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#62 of 691 schools in NV

Top 9% in state

Newton Ulis ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Henderson, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

571 Greenway Rd, Henderson, NV 89015

  • Math 46% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Newton Ulis ES score 51% 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 Proficiency56%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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 Newton Ulis 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$71,300

Median home value

$373,700

Median rent

$1,324/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89015; 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
Galloway Fay ESEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–50.6 mi485Compare →
Mccaw Gordon ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–50.9 mi742Compare →
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada HorizonCharter · enrollment unverified8.4K–51.2 mi901Compare →
Signature PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–81.3 mi1,006Compare →

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
#32 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

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

About Newton Ulis ES

Newton Ulis ES is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #62 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newton Ulis ES

What grades does Newton Ulis ES serve?

Newton Ulis ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Newton Ulis ES?

Newton Ulis ES has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton Ulis ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Newton Ulis ES is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newton Ulis ES rank in NV?

Newton Ulis ES ranks #62 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Newton Ulis ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Newton Ulis ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Newton Ulis ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton Ulis ES has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Newton Ulis ES a charter school?

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

Is Newton Ulis ES a Title I school?

No, Newton Ulis ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newton Ulis ES?

100.0% of students at Newton Ulis 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
558
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
Area population (ZIP 89015)
43,762
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
39.7
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 89015; 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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