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Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School is a public primary school in Las Vegas, NV, serving grades K–5, rated B, with 778 students and a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 62% in English Language Arts, 54% in Math and 23% in Science.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
778
Students per teacher
17.7:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts62%
Math54%
Science23%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White37%
Hispanic32%
Black13%
Two or more races12%
Asian3%
Pacific Islander2%
Native American0%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+23.9%
Prior-year enrollment
628

Homes assigned to this school

5,111 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
5150 Whispering Sands Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131
Phone
(702) 799-6690
Website
ccsd.net
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
320006000528
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School district

Clark County School District

District rating
B-
Schools
379
Students
301,697
Spending per student
$12,106
Teachers (FTE)
16,446
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School

How is Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School rated?

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Clark County School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 62% in English Language Arts, 54% in Math and 23% in Science.

What grades does Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School serve?

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School?

778 students attend Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School, up from 628 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

Which homes are assigned to Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School?

TopHap matches 5,111 residential properties to Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School in and around Las Vegas. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School in?

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School is part of Clark County School District, which reports 379 schools, 301,697 students and $12,106 of spending per student.