Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Summary:

Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 726 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Clark County School District.

Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate was 57.1%, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada, while its overall reading proficiency rate was 63.7%, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where the mathematics and reading proficiency rates were 72.7% and 64.1%, respectively, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Neal Joseph M Elementary, Carl Kay Elementary, and Simmons Eva G Elementary, in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and reading. Despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school continues to excel, suggesting that it is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5150 Whispering Sands Dr
       Las Vegas, NV  89131


(702) 799-6690

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
71st of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,763 Help


Students who attend Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saville Anthony Middle School
High:    Shadow Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  726

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.0%
Hispanic:
33.9%
Two or more races:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School ranks better than 81.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 27th among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (38%), Hispanic (33.9%), two or more races (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 105th best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School is $9,763. 225 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.69 110th 246 55.3%
2008 45.46 151st 294 48.6%
2009 43.02 156th 292 46.6%
2010 31.05 204th 300 32.0%
2011 47.16 163rd 318 48.7%
2012 61.89 104th 328 68.3%
2013 69.38 109th 330 67.0%
2014 88.14 32nd 332 90.4%
2016 85.42 45th 347 87.0%
2017 80.41 58th 351 83.5%
2018 82.50 48th 341 85.9%
2019 86.64 44th 388 88.7%
2021 57.67 105th 324 67.6%
2022 72.56 81st 380 78.7%
2023 65.98 108th 384 71.9%
2024 76.00 71st 377 81.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.72 61st 74 17.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.47 52nd 227 77.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.85 82nd 321 74.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.91 49th 330 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.71 55th 332 83.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.26 14th 132 89.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.04 99th 308 67.9%
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Rank History for White students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.05 22nd 247 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 16, 2009

Open Quote I adamantly dispise this school. They are political beyond reproach and the children suffer for it. They do what is best for the staff NOT the children and the principal is a do nothing figure head. Zoning regs tie parents' hands and the school is able to do whatever they please w/o consequence. I have seen numerous families MOVE to get their children OUT of Heckethorn elem. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 719 95 88 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1004
2003 719 95 88 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1004
2004 659 76 71 96 2 n/a n/a 0 904
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1059 1059
2006 801 123 85 184 2 n/a n/a 0 1195
2007 462 54 46 88 3 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 550 88 68 125 3 n/a n/a 0 834
2009 509 105 70 153 6 n/a n/a 0 843
2010 543 126 60 148 4 n/a n/a 0 881
2011 446 75 33 109 4 8 55 0 730
2012 389 56 35 106 5 10 55 0 656
2013 418 59 26 113 3 10 62 0 691
2014 399 61 19 128 4 15 68 0 694
2015 358 53 14 149 1 11 71 0 657
2016 339 66 15 146 4 11 72 0 653
2017 336 78 20 174 3 10 65 0 686
2018 322 70 23 185 4 10 66 0 680
2019 299 78 27 166 2 15 55 0 642
2020 287 76 31 176 1 12 45 0 628
2021 263 86 28 206 1 18 68 0 670
2022 297 91 27 278 1 12 81 0 787
2023 276 81 29 246 3 8 83 0 726

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1004 50.0 20.1 11.8
2003 1004 50.0 20.1 11.8
2004 904 52.0 17.4 10.5
2005 1059 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1195 58.0 20.6 n/a
2007 653 39.0 16.7 n/a
2008 834 48.0 17.4 15.8
2009 843 48.0 17.6 18
2010 881 45.0 19.5 20.5
2011 730 42.0 17.3 22.2
2012 656 38.0 17.2 26.7
2013 691 33.0 20.9 25
2014 694 34.0 20.4 25.8
2015 657 35.0 18.7 24.5
2016 653 35.0 18.6 33.4
2017 686 39.0 17.5 35
2018 680 40.0 17.0 28.5
2019 642 35.0 18.3 34
2020 628 34.0 18.4 33
2021 670 29.0 23.1 45.1
2022 787 n/a n/a n/a
2023 726 42.0 17.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 1004 50.0 20.1 11.8
2003 1004 50.0 20.1 11.8
2004 904 52.0 17.4 10.5
2005 1059 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1195 58.0 20.6 n/a
2007 653 39.0 16.7 n/a
2008 834 48.0 17.4 15.8
2009 843 48.0 17.6 18
2010 881 45.0 19.5 20.5
2011 730 42.0 17.3 22.2
2012 656 38.0 17.2 26.7
2013 691 33.0 20.9 25
2014 694 34.0 20.4 25.8
2015 657 35.0 18.7 24.5
2016 653 35.0 18.6 33.4
2017 686 39.0 17.5 35
2018 680 40.0 17.0 28.5
2019 642 35.0 18.3 34
2020 628 34.0 18.4 33
2021 670 29.0 23.1 45.1
2022 787 n/a n/a n/a
2023 726 42.0 17.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (2.3%) $8,743 (97.7%) $8,947
2020 $176 (1.9%) $9,155 (98.1%) $9,332
2021 $817 (8.3%) $9,033 (91.7%) $9,850
2022 $1,074 (11.0%) $8,689 (89.0%) $9,763

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 384 Elementary schools
 16.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)6355.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)56.555.3
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)72.652.1
 20.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)72.654.9
 17.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)6238.8
 23.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)76.152.9
 23.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)3714
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)65.848.6
 17.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)67.854.3
 13.5%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School)3714
 23%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642726
 13.1%
African American7881
 3.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian2729
 7.4%
Hispanic166246
 48.2%
Pacific Islander158
 46.7%
White299276
 7.7%
Two or More Races5583
 50.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34%100%
 66%


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Students who attend Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saville Anthony Middle School
High : Shadow Ridge High School

Students at Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School are 38% White, 34% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 11% African American, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 726 students attended Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School.

Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School ranks 71st of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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