Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hancock Doris 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 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hancock Doris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Hancock Doris Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hancock Doris 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 Hancock Doris Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#468 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
53%
44%
Black
22%
12%
White
10%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
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 Hancock Doris Elementary School's ranking?
Hancock Doris Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Hancock Doris Elementary School often compared to?
Hancock Doris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ober D'vorre & Hal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hancock Doris Elementary School?
497 students attend Hancock Doris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hancock Doris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hancock Doris Elementary School?
Hancock Doris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hancock Doris Elementary School offer ?
Hancock Doris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hancock Doris Elementary School part of?
Hancock Doris Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Hancock Doris Elementary School located?
Hancock Doris Elementary School is located in the Charleston neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Charleston.
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