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Heckethorn Howard E ES
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5150 Whispering Sands Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131 · (702) 799-6690 · Part of Clark County School District
Students
778
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Heckethorn Howard E ES
- School Grade A−: near the top of Nevada’s public schools
- Math proficiency 9 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 16.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency35%
State average 25.6%
Reading / language arts53%
State average 42%
Location
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5150 Whispering Sands Dr, Las Vegas
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K46
Kindergarten110
Grade 1113
Grade 2104
Grade 3145
Grade 4135
Grade 5125
Enrollment over time
670’20
787’21
726’22
755’23
778’24
Up 16.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 37%Hispanic 32%Black 13%Two or more races 12%Asian 3%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.