Excellent
#65 of 691 schools in NV
Top 9% in state
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES
Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5555 Horse Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89131
- Math 61% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ward Kitty Mcdonough 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,373
Median home value
$498,600
Median rent
$1,920/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heckethorn Howard E ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| Triggs Vincent L ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 761 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy AlianteCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,163 | Compare → |
| Lamb of God Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 161 | Compare → |
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
- #35 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
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 692 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES
What grades does Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES serve?
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES?
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES has an enrollment of approximately 692 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES rank in NV?
Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES ranks #65 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Ward Kitty Mcdonough 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 Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES a charter school?
No, Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES a Title I school?
No, Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ward Kitty Mcdonough ES?
100.0% of students at Ward Kitty Mcdonough 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
- 692
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (702) 799-4501
- Area population (ZIP 89131)
- 50,578
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 89131; 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
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