B
Good
73/100

Heckethorn Howard E ES

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5150 Whispering Sands Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89131
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 80th percentile in Nevada
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 32nd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
755
Students
enrolled
18.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%80/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%32/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.06 in 2009–19; 23rd percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency53% (+14 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency35% (+10 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts81st percentile (list)
Black45%15%reading +23 pts, math +5 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%22%reading +14 pts, math +5 pts71st percentile (list)
Asian70%50%reading +9 pts, math +0 pts63rd percentile (list)
Multiracial45%25%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income37%22%reading +6 pts, math +3 pts62nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5150 Whispering Sands Dr
City Las Vegas
ZIP Code 89131
District 3200060
NCES School ID 320006000528
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89131

Understanding the community around Heckethorn Howard E ES helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,956
Per Capita Income $45,082
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 55.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%
High School or Higher 96.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $464,700
Median Rent $1,852
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
View full data for ZIP 89131 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heckethorn Howard E ES.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 39.3%
Hispanic/Latino 30.1%
Black 13.0%
Two or More Races 11.8%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 755
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heckethorn Howard E ES?
Heckethorn Howard E ES has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Heckethorn Howard E ES?
Heckethorn Howard E ES has 755 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1.
What grades does Heckethorn Howard E ES serve?
Heckethorn Howard E ES serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heckethorn Howard E ES receive per student?
Heckethorn Howard E ES receives $13,359 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heckethorn Howard E ES in 89131 ▼
Avg Home Value
$540,040
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,999
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
22.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026