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#90 of 691 schools in NV

Top 13% in state

Snyder Don & Dee ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8951 W Ford Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89148

  • Math 38% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+2.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.2 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+11.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism41.1%

Students at Snyder Don & Dee ES score 46% 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 Proficiency38%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 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 Snyder Don & Dee 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$94,926

Median home value

$443,600

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89148; 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
Forbuss Robert L ESEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.2 mi612Compare →
Wright William V ESEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–51.2 mi565Compare →
Reedom Carolyn S ESEnrollment path unverified6.8PK–51.8 mi525Compare →
Thompson Tyrone ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–51.8 mi861Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#45 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

Snyder Don & Dee ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Snyder Don & Dee ES

Snyder Don & Dee ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 693 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Snyder Don & Dee ES

What grades does Snyder Don & Dee ES serve?

Snyder Don & Dee ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Snyder Don & Dee ES?

Snyder Don & Dee ES has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Snyder Don & Dee ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Snyder Don & Dee ES is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Snyder Don & Dee ES rank in NV?

Snyder Don & Dee ES ranks #90 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Snyder Don & Dee ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Snyder Don & Dee ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Snyder Don & Dee ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Snyder Don & Dee ES has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).

Is Snyder Don & Dee ES a charter school?

No, Snyder Don & Dee ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Snyder Don & Dee ES a Title I school?

No, Snyder Don & Dee ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snyder Don & Dee ES?

100.0% of students at Snyder Don & Dee 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
693
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.1%
Area population (ZIP 89148)
64,013
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
37.9
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 89148; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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