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#121 of 691 schools in NV

Top 17% in state

Herron Fay ES

Elementary School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

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

2421 N Kenneth, N. Las Vegas, NV 89030

  • Math 32% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-3.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism20.6%

Students at Herron Fay ES score 32% 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 Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 Herron Fay 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable

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

Median income

$46,204

Median home value

$237,300

Median rent

$1,139/mo

College educated

5.4%

Homeownership

34%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89030; 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
Jeffers Jay W ESEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–50.4 mi535Compare →
Williams Tom ESEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.7 mi601Compare →
Piloted Cactus ParkCharter · enrollment unverified2.9K–50.9 mi296Compare →
Lincoln ESEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.0 mi604Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#63 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

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

About Herron Fay ES

Herron Fay ES is a public elementary school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 573 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #121 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Herron Fay ES

What grades does Herron Fay ES serve?

Herron Fay ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Herron Fay ES?

Herron Fay ES has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Herron Fay ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Herron Fay ES is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Herron Fay ES rank in NV?

Herron Fay ES ranks #121 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Herron Fay ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Herron Fay ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Herron Fay ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Herron Fay ES has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Herron Fay ES a charter school?

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

Is Herron Fay ES a Title I school?

No, Herron Fay ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herron Fay ES?

100.0% of students at Herron Fay 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
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.6%
Area population (ZIP 89030)
52,545
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.3
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 89030; 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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