Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Summary:

Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada that serves 727 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 53.7% of students proficient or better in SBAC Mathematics, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for Nevada. Similarly, in SBAC Reading, the school had 56.8% proficient or better, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school has particularly strong performance among its Hispanic and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking 25th and 23rd out of hundreds of Nevada elementary schools in those categories, respectively.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the same district, O'Roarke Thomas Elementary School also performs well above the district and state averages, ranking 25th out of 377 Nevada elementary schools in 2023-2024. However, other nearby schools like Simmons Eva G Elementary and Carl Kay Elementary lag behind in academic achievement. Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Nevada over the past decade, maintaining a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5555 Horse Drive
       Las Vegas, NV  89183


(702) 799-4501

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,312 Help


Students who attend Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  727

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.6%
Hispanic:
22.3%
African American:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School ranks better than 79.6% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 31st 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 75.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.6%), Hispanic (22.3%), African American (10%). (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 Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School is 19.1. 190 elementary schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School is $10,312. 215 elementary schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ward Kitty McDonough 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 Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.99 125th 294 57.5%
2009 48.93 133rd 292 54.5%
2010 57.62 113th 300 62.3%
2011 55.28 126th 318 60.4%
2012 62.94 98th 328 70.1%
2013 83.31 38th 330 88.5%
2014 81.96 49th 332 85.2%
2016 83.06 56th 347 83.9%
2017 88.23 36th 351 89.7%
2018 85.52 40th 341 88.3%
2019 84.31 52nd 388 86.6%
2021 67.04 76th 324 76.5%
2022 81.25 64th 380 83.2%
2023 78.77 66th 384 82.8%
2024 75.16 77th 377 79.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.48 51st 74 31.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 59th 227 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.39 23rd 321 92.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.29 46th 330 86.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.34 38th 332 88.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.43 25th 308 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.03 50th 247 79.8%
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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.

Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, March 17, 2019

Open Quote AWFUL school. The principal is nasty, malicious, and a hypocrite. The office staff is inept, rude, and lazy. My poor son has been bullied EVERY year. This year, the bully is the TEACHER. The principal is more interested in CONSTANTLY asking parents for money via weekly fundraisers than doing her job and ensuring proper education is FIRST. This school is a prime example of why Nevada is ranked LAST in the nation Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 542 105 98 150 2 n/a n/a 0 897
2008 597 118 113 157 10 n/a n/a 0 995
2009 724 119 109 160 9 n/a n/a 0 1121
2010 798 117 104 145 9 n/a n/a 0 1173
2011 650 87 49 138 3 3 13 0 943
2012 560 69 43 160 2 7 72 0 913
2013 548 64 29 158 1 16 77 0 893
2014 513 49 29 167 0 22 70 0 850
2015 500 43 24 170 0 26 67 0 830
2016 462 61 22 166 1 21 77 0 810
2017 419 53 20 183 1 21 81 0 778
2018 431 52 28 180 2 21 78 0 792
2019 445 64 26 159 4 21 74 0 793
2020 417 60 32 163 2 13 83 0 770
2021 376 64 28 166 2 13 77 0 726
2022 394 55 28 179 1 11 81 0 749
2023 390 73 24 162 2 11 65 0 727

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

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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 Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 897 41.0 21.9 n/a
2008 995 47.0 21.2 15.5
2009 1121 49.0 22.9 13.3
2010 1173 58.0 20.2 14.4
2011 943 50.0 18.8 23.3
2012 913 48.0 19.0 25.7
2013 893 40.0 22.3 22.2
2014 850 40.0 21.2 26
2015 830 43.0 19.3 23.3
2016 810 44.0 18.4 27.2
2017 778 42.0 18.5 27.6
2018 792 40.0 19.8 33.5
2019 793 40.0 19.8 33.3
2020 770 41.0 18.7 33.2
2021 726 35.0 20.7 39.8
2022 749 n/a n/a n/a
2023 727 38.0 19.1 100

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 Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 897 41.0 21.9 n/a
2008 995 47.0 21.2 15.5
2009 1121 49.0 22.9 13.3
2010 1173 58.0 20.2 14.4
2011 943 50.0 18.8 23.3
2012 913 48.0 19.0 25.7
2013 893 40.0 22.3 22.2
2014 850 40.0 21.2 26
2015 830 43.0 19.3 23.3
2016 810 44.0 18.4 27.2
2017 778 42.0 18.5 27.6
2018 792 40.0 19.8 33.5
2019 793 40.0 19.8 33.3
2020 770 41.0 18.7 33.2
2021 726 35.0 20.7 39.8
2022 749 n/a n/a n/a
2023 727 38.0 19.1 100

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 Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $250 (3.0%) $8,174 (97.0%) $8,425
2020 $225 (2.6%) $8,409 (97.4%) $8,633
2021 $983 (10.0%) $8,871 (90.0%) $9,855
2022 $1,191 (11.5%) $9,121 (88.5%) $10,312

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 384 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)6955.5
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)6053.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)63.848.5
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)67.752.2
 15.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)56.848.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)64.267.6
 3.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)37.636.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)62.450.5
 11.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)64.358.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School)37.636.8
 0.8%
   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 Students793727
 8.3%
African American6473
 14.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian2624
 7.7%
Hispanic159162
 1.9%
Pacific Islander2111
 47.6%
White445390
 12.4%
Two or More Races7465
 12.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%100%
 66.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School

Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School ranks 77th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 727 students attended Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School.

Students who attend Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School are 54% White, 22% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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