Heckethorn Howard E ES vs Ward Kitty McDonough ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heckethorn Howard E ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Ward Kitty McDonough ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Heckethorn Howard E ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Ward Kitty McDonough ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 408 | #101 of 408 |
| National rank | #24202 of 50,301 | #26070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 778 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 48.7).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Ward Kitty McDonough ES does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 17.7).
- •Heckethorn Howard E ES is the larger school with 778 students compared with 691.
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 Heckethorn Howard E ES better than Ward Kitty McDonough ES?
On the Success Index (US), Heckethorn Howard E ES ranks higher (51.4 vs 48.7 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 Heckethorn Howard E ES and Ward Kitty McDonough ES?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heckethorn Howard E ES: 778. Ward Kitty McDonough ES: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heckethorn Howard E ES and Ward Kitty McDonough ES rank in Nevada?
Heckethorn Howard E ES is 87th of 408 and Ward Kitty McDonough ES is 101st of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).