Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School vs. Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School
Should you attend Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School or Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School
5150 Whispering Sands Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
Top Rankings
Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 691 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward Kitty Mcdonough Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
778 students
691 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#93 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
46
66
Kindergarten Students
110
89
Grade 1 Students
113
89
Grade 2 Students
104
96
Grade 3 Students
145
128
Grade 4 Students
135
112
Grade 5 Students
125
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
32%
28%
% Black
13%
9%
% White
37%
49%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%