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#452 of 691 schools in NV

Harmon Harley ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4820 E. MESA VISTA AVENUE, Las Vegas, NV 89120

  • Math 33% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 15.6:1 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-3.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.5% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism37.7%

Students at Harmon Harley ES score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Harmon Harley 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,813

Median home value

$364,800

Median rent

$1,467/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89120; 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
Explore Knowledge Academy ESCharter · enrollment unverified7.6PK–50.8 mi369Compare →
Ullom J M ESEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.8 mi572Compare →
Silver Sands MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–81.0 mi242Compare →
Strong Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–91.0 mi33Compare →

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.

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
#235 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

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

About Harmon Harley ES

Harmon Harley ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #452 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmon Harley ES

What grades does Harmon Harley ES serve?

Harmon Harley ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harmon Harley ES?

Harmon Harley ES has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmon Harley ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmon Harley ES is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmon Harley ES rank in NV?

Harmon Harley ES ranks #452 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Harmon Harley ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmon Harley ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Harmon Harley ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmon Harley ES has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harmon Harley ES a charter school?

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

Is Harmon Harley ES a Title I school?

No, Harmon Harley ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmon Harley ES?

100.0% of students at Harmon Harley 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
592
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.7%
Area population (ZIP 89120)
23,797
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 89120; 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

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