The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 24% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Bartlett Selma F Es
Bartlett Selma F ES sits on Wigwam Parkway in Henderson, Nevada's second-largest city and a fast-growing residential hub in the Las Vegas Valley. The school serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District, the sprawling system that educates children across Henderson and the broader metro area. Henderson itself is a city of master-planned communities, from Green Valley to Anthem to Inspirada, connected by highways and defined by suburban development. The school's neighborhood reflects that pattern: car-dependent, family-oriented, with parks and trails woven through residential streets rather than a walkable urban core.
The student body is sizable for an elementary school, and it is diverse. Hispanic students make up the largest single group, followed closely by White students, with smaller representation from Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Every student at Bartlett Selma qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which means the school serves an economically disadvantaged population across the board. This is a community where the public school is a central institution for families working to build stability.
On state assessments, Bartlett Selma shows solid results in the core subjects of math and English language arts. A majority of tested students in grades three through eight reached proficiency in both subjects, with ELA edging slightly ahead of math. Participation rates were strong, with nearly all eligible students sitting for the exams. Science results tell a different story. Proficiency in science was markedly lower than in math and reading, with fewer than a quarter of tested students reaching the proficient bar. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, asking how science instruction is structured and what supports are in place for students who are struggling.
Several pieces of information a parent might look for are absent from the available data. The school's Individualized Education Program rate and English Learner rate were not reported, so it is difficult to assess the share of students receiving special education or language support services. Title I status was not reported either, though the universal free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility suggests the school likely participates in federal programs for high-poverty schools. Civil-rights data covering discipline, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance was not available. No multi-year trend data was provided, so it is not possible to say whether proficiency rates are improving or declining over time. We also found no comparison set positioning Bartlett Selma against nearby schools in the county, so its standing relative to its neighbors remains unclear.
The housing market around Bartlett Selma reflects Henderson's position as a desirable suburban address within commuting distance of Las Vegas. Home values in the school's zip code sit above both the Nevada and national medians, and the price-to-income ratio is elevated, meaning buying a home here stretches household budgets more than in many parts of the country. Rents are comparatively more manageable, with rent taking up a smaller share of income than a mortgage would. Home values have dipped modestly over the past year, mirroring a broader softening across the state. For families weighing a move to the area, renting may offer a more accessible entry point than buying.
The Clark County School District is enormous, serving communities from Henderson to Las Vegas to outlying areas. We looked for recent district-level changes that would matter to parents, such as policy shifts, curriculum updates, or funding decisions, but found little that was specific enough to report. Henderson's growth through master-planned communities has shaped the school system, with campuses spread across the city rather than clustered in a single downtown. Bartlett Selma fits that pattern: a neighborhood elementary school doing the everyday work of educating a diverse, economically challenged student body, with real strengths in reading and math and a clear area for growth in science.
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