Ortwein Dennis ES vs Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ortwein Dennis ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
828 students
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Henderson · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,268 students
| Measure | Ortwein Dennis ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #171 of 408 | – |
| National rank | #33106 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 828 | 2,268 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Las Vegas | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 100%).
- •Ortwein Dennis ES does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 24.9).
- •Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is the larger school with 2,268 students compared with 828.
- •Ortwein Dennis ES is a public school while Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ortwein Dennis ES better than Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ortwein Dennis ES and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ortwein Dennis ES: 828. Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon: 2,268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ortwein Dennis ES and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon rank in Nevada?
Ortwein Dennis ES is 171st of 408 and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon is unranked among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).