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#35 of 691 schools in NV

Top 5% in state

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Henderson, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3200 Artella Avenue, Henderson, NV 89044

  • Math 61% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 16.6:1 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 Data6
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.5% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.6% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+24.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+28.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Ellis Robert & Sandy ES score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

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

Based on 12 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

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The neighborhood

Where Ellis Robert & Sandy 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,997/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$106,875

Median home value

$536,800

Median rent

$2,098/mo

College educated

51.1%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89044; 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
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan CanyonCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.4 mi2,183Compare →
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada InspiradaCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–81.5 mi1,191Compare →
Wallin Shirley & Bill ESEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.5 mi702Compare →
Schorr Steve ESEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–52.9 mi701Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#20 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

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellis Robert & Sandy ES

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 882 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellis Robert & Sandy ES

What grades does Ellis Robert & Sandy ES serve?

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ellis Robert & Sandy ES?

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis Robert & Sandy ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellis Robert & Sandy ES is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellis Robert & Sandy ES rank in NV?

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES ranks #35 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Ellis Robert & Sandy ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellis Robert & Sandy ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Ellis Robert & Sandy ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellis Robert & Sandy ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Ellis Robert & Sandy ES a charter school?

No, Ellis Robert & Sandy ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ellis Robert & Sandy ES a Title I school?

No, Ellis Robert & Sandy ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellis Robert & Sandy ES?

100.0% of students at Ellis Robert & Sandy 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
882
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 89044)
28,319
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
46.6
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 89044; 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, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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