Park John S Elementary School vs. Smith Helen M Elementary School
Should you attend Park John S Elementary School or Smith Helen M Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Park John S Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Smith Helen M Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Park John S Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Helen M Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
538 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#348 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#218 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
46
Kindergarten Students
64
62
Grade 1 Students
79
66
Grade 2 Students
110
74
Grade 3 Students
75
66
Grade 4 Students
91
94
Grade 5 Students
92
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
61%
% Black
16%
10%
% White
10%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
