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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
Park John S Elementary School
931 Franklin Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Smith Helen M Elementary School
7101 Pinedale Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Park John S Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Smith Helen M Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 35% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park John S Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith Helen M Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park John S Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith Helen M Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park John S Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith Helen M Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park John S Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith Helen M Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#348 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#218 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park John S Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smith Helen M Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Top 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 50% in NV)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park John S Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Helen M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
52%
(Top 30% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park John S Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Helen M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park John S Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smith Helen M Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Park John S Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smith Helen M Elementary School 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
65%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park John S Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith Helen M Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park John S Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith Helen M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park John S Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith Helen M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park John S Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith Helen M Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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