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#184 of 691 schools in NV

Top 27% in state

Smith Helen M ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

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

7101 Pinedale Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89145

  • Math 39% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Smith Helen M ES score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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 Smith Helen M 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$73,515

Median home value

$348,800

Median rent

$1,569/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89145; 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
International Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–81.0 mi224Compare →
Adcock O K ESEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.1 mi430Compare →
New Horizons Center for LearningPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.1 mi88Compare →
Warren Rose ESEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.1 mi516Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#94 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

Smith Helen M ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smith Helen M ES

Smith Helen M ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smith Helen M ES

What grades does Smith Helen M ES serve?

Smith Helen M ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Smith Helen M ES?

Smith Helen M ES has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Helen M ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Smith Helen M ES is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smith Helen M ES rank in NV?

Smith Helen M ES ranks #184 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Smith Helen M ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Smith Helen M 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 Smith Helen M ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Helen M ES has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Smith Helen M ES a charter school?

No, Smith Helen M ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smith Helen M ES a Title I school?

No, Smith Helen M ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Helen M ES?

100.0% of students at Smith Helen M 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
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 89145)
26,675
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
40.6
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 89145; 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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