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Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School vs. Mcdoniel Estes M Es

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School Overview

School
Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School
231 Bailey Island Dr
Henderson, NV 89074
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
1831 Fox Ridge Dr
Henderson, NV 89014
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Mcdoniel Estes M Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdoniel Estes M Es ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
546 students
416 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mcdoniel Estes M Es over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mcdoniel Estes M Es.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mcdoniel Estes M Es over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mcdoniel Estes M Es with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#99 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mcdoniel Estes M Es, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in NV)
50-54%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdoniel Estes M Es who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdoniel Estes M Es who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mcdoniel Estes M Es who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mcdoniel Estes M Es by grade.
Pre-K Students
67
35
Kindergarten Students
43
67
Grade 1 Students
86
64
Grade 2 Students
89
51
Grade 3 Students
83
65
Grade 4 Students
94
62
Grade 5 Students
84
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
38%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mcdoniel Estes M Es, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
96%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kesterson Lorna J Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mcdoniel Estes M Es, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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