Serving 763 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dondero Harvey N Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School's student population of 763 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
763 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dondero Harvey N Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#447 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
68%
44%
Black
10%
12%
White
9%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dondero Harvey N Elementary School's ranking?
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Dondero Harvey N Elementary School often compared to?
Dondero Harvey N Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thiriot Joseph E Elementary School, Decker C H Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Dondero Harvey N Elementary School?
763 students attend Dondero Harvey N Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dondero Harvey N Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dondero Harvey N Elementary School?
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dondero Harvey N Elementary School offer ?
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dondero Harvey N Elementary School part of?
Dondero Harvey N Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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