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 572 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 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 492 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 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
572 students
492 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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
35
37
Kindergarten Students
90
59
Grade 1 Students
107
80
Grade 2 Students
72
67
Grade 3 Students
89
95
Grade 4 Students
92
74
Grade 5 Students
87
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
63%
59%
% Black
17%
9%
% White
8%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
