Education

Education indicators help to track student populations, highlight their achievements, and identify areas for improvement - from average daily attendance to graduation rates. These variables help us understand our complex educational system, and monitor how our community's educational pathways are performing. In this section, you can find information related to pre-kindergarten enrollment, student attendance, 4th grade reading performance, 8th grade math performance, high school graduation rates, higher education enrollment, and adult educational attainment.
  • Adults Aged 65+

    157,271

    2014 Clark County, NV
    +3.9% vs. prior period

    Age Distribution

    157,271

    2014 Clark County, NV
    +3.9% vs. prior period

    Children Aged 0-5

    157,271

    2014 Clark County, NV
    +3.9% vs. prior period

    Disability Status

    157,271

    2014 Clark County, NV
    +3.9% vs. prior period
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Our Work

  • Early Childhood Education

    Education is the foundation of a good life, which is why it’s essential that children enter school ready to learn. Early childhood education is one of the most effective methods of closing learning gaps that form in a child’s first five years of life. Our goal is to increase the number of 3 and 4 year olds attending pre-kindergarten programs and reading on time.

  • High School Achievement

    Breaking the cycle of poverty starts in the classroom. When students receive support through middle school and high school, they can finish high school ready to succeed in college or career. Our goal is to improve graduation rates across Clark County, particularly in our most disadvantaged schools.

  • Post-Secondary Attainment

    Our economy is growing and changing, requiring workers who are highly trained and ready to take on new challenges. In a global, technology-focused economy, we need a skilled workforce to be competitive and address the needs of local companies. Our goal is to increase the percentage of adults with an associate's degree or higher.

Resources

  • Early Childhood Education Overview

    We prepare children to be ready to succeed once they reach kindergarten. By using research-based curriculum and long-term evaluation to understand what really works, United Way is working to improve early childhood education. See our strategies to address local challenges and outcomes we're working towards to reach our goal.

  • Early Childhood Education Report

    7 out of 10 Clark County children between the ages of 3 and 4 are not enrolled in early education centers. High quality early education programs helps children enter elementary school prepared to learn and read and helps parents earn more and miss less work. This report provides an overview of challenges and solutions aimed at improving early childhood education in Southern Nevada.

  • High School Achievement Overview

    We help high school students reach graduation day by providing the knowledge and skills needed to graduate. By supporting students through high school and ensuring they graduate ready to succeed in college and career, United Way is building an educational foundation for Southern Nevada. See our strategies to address local challenges and outcomes we're working towards to reach our goal.

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