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#192 of 691 schools in NV

Top 28% in state

May Ernest ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6350 W Washburn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89130

  • Math 46% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 59% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.1% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at May Ernest ES score 53% 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 Proficiency46%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency59%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 May Ernest 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,599

Median home value

$391,300

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89130; 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
Candil Hall Early Childhood EducationPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–50.5 mi77Compare →
Teach Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–80.8 mi383Compare →
Carl Kay ESEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.0 mi687Compare →
Somerset Academy Lone MountainCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–81.0 mi993Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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.

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
#102 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

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

About May Ernest ES

May Ernest ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about May Ernest ES

What grades does May Ernest ES serve?

May Ernest ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend May Ernest ES?

May Ernest ES has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at May Ernest ES?

The student-teacher ratio at May Ernest ES is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does May Ernest ES rank in NV?

May Ernest ES ranks #192 of 691 schools in NV.

What is May Ernest ES's MySchoolScout rating?

May Ernest ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 May Ernest ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, May Ernest ES has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is May Ernest ES a charter school?

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

Is May Ernest ES a Title I school?

No, May Ernest ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for May Ernest ES?

100.0% of students at May Ernest 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
582
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
Area population (ZIP 89130)
35,152
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 89130; 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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