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#565 of 691 schools in NV

Sewell C T ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Henderson, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 E Lake Mead Dr, Henderson, NV 89015

  • Math 25% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.75 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-11.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Sewell C T ES score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 Sewell C T 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 67Bikeable
  • 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
Lake Mead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–120.4 mi723Compare →
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada CadenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–120.6 mi2,299Compare →
Legacy Traditional School CadenceCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–80.8 mi1,185Compare →
Taylor Robert L ESEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–50.9 mi447Compare →

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
#298 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

Sewell C T ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sewell C T ES

Sewell C T ES is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #565 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sewell C T ES

What grades does Sewell C T ES serve?

Sewell C T ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sewell C T ES?

Sewell C T ES has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sewell C T ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Sewell C T ES is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sewell C T ES rank in NV?

Sewell C T ES ranks #565 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Sewell C T ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Sewell C T ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Sewell C T ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sewell C T ES has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sewell C T ES a charter school?

No, Sewell C T ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sewell C T ES a Title I school?

No, Sewell C T ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sewell C T ES?

100.0% of students at Sewell C T 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
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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