Gibson James ES vs McDoniel Estes M ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson James ES
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
McDoniel Estes M ES
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
| Measure | Gibson James ES Henderson, Nevada | McDoniel Estes M ES Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 408 | #66 of 408 |
| National rank | #30222 of 50,301 | #21881 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDoniel Estes M ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.6).
- •McDoniel Estes M ES does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Gibson James ES does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •McDoniel Estes M ES does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Gibson James ES is the larger school with 409 students compared with 388.
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 Gibson James ES better than McDoniel Estes M ES?
On the Success Index (US), McDoniel Estes M ES ranks higher (54.7 vs 42.6 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 Gibson James ES and McDoniel Estes M ES?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson James ES: 409. McDoniel Estes M ES: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson James ES and McDoniel Estes M ES rank in Nevada?
Gibson James ES is 140th of 408 and McDoniel Estes M ES is 66th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).