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#626 of 691 schools in NV

Cunningham Cynthia ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4145 Jimmy Durante, Las Vegas, NV 89122

  • Math 21% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-10.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism65.8%

Students at Cunningham Cynthia ES score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 Cunningham Cynthia 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,357

Median home value

$285,600

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89122; 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
Bailey Sister Robert Joseph ESEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.4 mi595Compare →
Whitney ESEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.0 mi379Compare →
Ferron William E ESEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.1 mi538Compare →
Ullom J M ESEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–51.1 mi572Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#328 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

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

About Cunningham Cynthia ES

Cunningham Cynthia ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 632 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #626 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cunningham Cynthia ES

What grades does Cunningham Cynthia ES serve?

Cunningham Cynthia ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cunningham Cynthia ES?

Cunningham Cynthia ES has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Cynthia ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham Cynthia ES is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cunningham Cynthia ES rank in NV?

Cunningham Cynthia ES ranks #626 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Cunningham Cynthia ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Cunningham Cynthia ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Cunningham Cynthia ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cunningham Cynthia ES has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cunningham Cynthia ES a charter school?

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

Is Cunningham Cynthia ES a Title I school?

No, Cunningham Cynthia ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cunningham Cynthia ES?

100.0% of students at Cunningham Cynthia 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
632
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.8%
Area population (ZIP 89122)
53,075
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
38
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 89122; 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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