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#421 of 691 schools in NV

Thorpe Jim ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Henderson, NV

A Clark County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

1650 Patrick Ln, Henderson, NV 89014

  • Math 26% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.1% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism60.2%

Students at Thorpe Jim ES score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
59%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)

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

Based on 24 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

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The neighborhood

Where Thorpe Jim 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 32Some Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat 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

$73,130

Median home value

$415,300

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89014; 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
Treem Harriet ESEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–50.1 mi493Compare →
Silver Sands MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–80.6 mi242Compare →
Sports Leadership and Management AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–120.8 mi1,843Compare →
Strong Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–90.9 mi33Compare →

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.

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

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
#219 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

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

About Thorpe Jim ES

Thorpe Jim ES is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 397 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #421 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thorpe Jim ES

What grades does Thorpe Jim ES serve?

Thorpe Jim ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Thorpe Jim ES?

Thorpe Jim ES has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Jim ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Jim ES is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thorpe Jim ES rank in NV?

Thorpe Jim ES ranks #421 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Thorpe Jim ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Thorpe Jim ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Thorpe Jim ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thorpe Jim ES has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).

Is Thorpe Jim ES a charter school?

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

Is Thorpe Jim ES a Title I school?

No, Thorpe Jim ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thorpe Jim ES?

100.0% of students at Thorpe Jim 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
397
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.2%
Area population (ZIP 89014)
42,138
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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 89014; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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