Dickens D L Dusty ES vs Heckethorn Howard E ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dickens D L Dusty ES
N Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Heckethorn Howard E ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
| Measure | Dickens D L Dusty ES N Las Vegas, Nevada | Heckethorn Howard E ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 408 | #87 of 408 |
| National rank | #40578 of 50,301 | #24202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 65% |
| city | N Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 26.7).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on math proficiency (65% vs 35%).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •Dickens D L Dusty ES does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES is the larger school with 778 students compared with 775.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dickens D L Dusty ES better than Heckethorn Howard E ES?
On the Success Index (US), Heckethorn Howard E ES ranks higher (51.4 vs 26.7 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 Dickens D L Dusty ES and Heckethorn Howard E ES?
About 12 km in a straight line, between N Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickens D L Dusty ES: 775. Heckethorn Howard E ES: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickens D L Dusty ES and Heckethorn Howard E ES rank in Nevada?
Dickens D L Dusty ES is 244th of 408 and Heckethorn Howard E ES is 87th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).