Harmon Harley Elementary School

4820 E. Mesa Vista Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89120
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmon Harley 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 16% (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 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harmon Harley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harmon Harley Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harmon Harley 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 Harmon Harley Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#542 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harmon Harley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harmon Harley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
11%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
3%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Harmon Harley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
79%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harmon Harley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmon Harley Elementary School's ranking?
Harmon Harley Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% 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 Harmon Harley Elementary School?
582 students attend Harmon Harley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harmon Harley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmon Harley Elementary School?
Harmon Harley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Harmon Harley Elementary School offer ?
Harmon Harley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harmon Harley Elementary School part of?
Harmon Harley Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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