How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School | Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Las Vegas, NV |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 778 | 691 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 99.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School | Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,569 | $11,569 |
| District | Clark County School District | Clark County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School | Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.1% | 48.6% |
| African American | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Multiracial | 12.2% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Heckethorn Howard E Elementary School | Ward Kitty McDonough Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 772:1 | 1462:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.