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#21 of 691 schools in NV

Top 3% in state

Piggott Academy ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9601 Red Hills Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117

  • Math 62% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.3% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+26.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+28.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Piggott Academy ES score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Piggott Academy ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 38Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,497

Median home value

$481,900

Median rent

$1,691/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christensen M J ESEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.3 mi492Compare →
Faith Lutheran AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–51.4 mi432Compare →
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Las VegasPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–91.4 mi10Compare →
Ober D'vorre & Hal ESEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.5 mi583Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#11 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Piggott Academy ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Piggott Academy ES

Piggott Academy ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 718 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Piggott Academy ES

What grades does Piggott Academy ES serve?

Piggott Academy ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Piggott Academy ES?

Piggott Academy ES has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Piggott Academy ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Piggott Academy ES is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Piggott Academy ES rank in NV?

Piggott Academy ES ranks #21 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Piggott Academy ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Piggott Academy ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Piggott Academy ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Piggott Academy ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Piggott Academy ES a charter school?

No, Piggott Academy ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Piggott Academy ES a Title I school?

No, Piggott Academy ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Piggott Academy ES?

100.0% of students at Piggott Academy ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
718
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 89117)
55,832
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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