Gibson James ES vs Whitney ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 6.4 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
Whitney ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
| Measure | Gibson James ES Henderson, Nevada | Whitney ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 408 | #309 of 408 |
| National rank | #30222 of 50,301 | #44385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 26% |
| city | Henderson | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson James ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 20.8).
- •Gibson James ES does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Gibson James ES does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Whitney ES does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Whitney ES is the larger school with 410 students compared with 409.
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 Whitney ES?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson James ES ranks higher (42.6 vs 20.8 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 Whitney ES?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson James ES: 409. Whitney ES: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson James ES and Whitney ES rank in Nevada?
Gibson James ES is 140th of 408 and Whitney ES is 309th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).