Desert Heights Elementary vs Hill Charlotte ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 577 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Heights Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Hill Charlotte ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students
| Measure | Desert Heights Elementary Reno, Nevada | Hill Charlotte ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 408 | #122 of 408 |
| National rank | #48990 of 50,301 | #29064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 474 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Reno | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hill Charlotte ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 11.6).
- •Hill Charlotte ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Hill Charlotte ES does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 28%).
- •Hill Charlotte ES does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Desert Heights Elementary is the larger school with 474 students compared with 471.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Desert Heights Elementary better than Hill Charlotte ES?
On the Success Index (US), Hill Charlotte ES ranks higher (44.3 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Desert Heights Elementary and Hill Charlotte ES?
About 577 km in a straight line, between Reno and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Heights Elementary: 474. Hill Charlotte ES: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Heights Elementary and Hill Charlotte ES rank in Nevada?
Desert Heights Elementary is 379th of 408 and Hill Charlotte ES is 122nd of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).