Northwest Career and Technical Academy, or NWCTA, is a nine-month magnet school in Las Vegas, Nevada in the Clark County School District. The school first opened for the 2007-2008 school year, admitting only freshman and sophomores.
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School serves 17 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School's student population of 17 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
47%
45%
Black
18%
12%
White
17%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
17 students attend Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offer ?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School part of?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School located?
Nw Career-technical Academy Elementary School is located in the Centennial Hills neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Centennial Hills.
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