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Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School

Q: Is Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School a good school?

Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School ranks 183 rd of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

183^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 376 Nevada Elementary Schools

Better than 51% of Nevada elementary schools

Summary

Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School is a PK–5 school in the 89117 area of Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 553 students as part of the Clark County school district. It currently ranks 183rd of 376 Nevada elementary schools for 2025–2026 — the 51st percentile, with 3 stars — a middle-of-the-pack position and a real recovery from pandemic-era lows, when it sat in the 23rd percentile in 2021–2022. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, so results are best read alongside other high-poverty schools in the same district, and per-student spending has climbed from $11,456 in 2020–2021 to $19,014 in 2023–2024.

Reading and science are the clearest strengths. Overall reading proficiency is 47.0%, above the district's 43.3% and the state's 45.2%, and science is 28.3% versus 23.5% district and 25.5% state. Fifth-grade science is a standout at 28.3% proficient compared with 15.8% district and 17.4% state. Math is more mixed: the all-grades figure of 36.3% is above the district (33.8%) and essentially level with the state (36.2%), but every reported grade-level math score — 3rd, 4th, and 5th — falls below both, making grade-level math the subject to watch. Among 10 nearby elementary schools, Derfelt ranks 5th of 11 overall and 3rd among those reporting science scores, behind Piggott Academy Elementary School and Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School but ahead of Gray R Guild Elementary School and Bryan Roger M Elementary School; it is broadly comparable to Christensen M J Elementary School and ahead of Smith Helen M Elementary School, Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School, Warren Rose Elementary School, and Jacobson Walter Elementary School.

Attendance is the school's biggest relative weakness. Chronic absenteeism is 29.1%, above the district's 27.0% and the state's 25.5%, and far above top-ranked Piggott's 7.1% — though it has improved dramatically from 45.1% in 2021–2022. High spending has not translated into top-tier results: Derfelt spends $19,014 per student, while Piggott spends about $14,285 and ranks in the 91st percentile. The student-teacher ratio of 15.3 is mid-pack. Historical 2017–2018 subgroup data showed notable effectiveness with English Language Learners and students in special education; if those strengths persist, they are worth protecting.

553

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,014

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1900 S Lisa Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89117

(702) 799-4370

District: Clark County

Students who attend Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies
High:	Bonanza High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

40.7%

African American:

24.1%

White:

15.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 54th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Nevada median (51st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg36%

Nevada avg39%

183^rd of 376

Nevada public elementary schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

93^rd of 216Elementary Schools in the Clark County

5^th of 12Clark County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	44.4	183 of 376	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	35.8	220 of 379	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	193 of 377	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.9	182 of 384	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	21.5	293 of 380	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.5	279 of 324	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	39.5	220 of 388	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.5	157 of 341	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.8	168 of 351	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.1	161 of 347	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.1	186 of 332	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.0	87 of 330	73.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.3	60 of 328	81.7%	★★★★☆
2011	44.1	175 of 318	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	56.2	118 of 300	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.0	93 of 292	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.6	126 of 294	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.1	112 of 246	54.5%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	67.2	27 of 132	79.5%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	74.7	21 of 213	90.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	52.5	149 of 330	54.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	45.6	157 of 308	49.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	44.6	175 of 321	45.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	48.6	159 of 332	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	79.0	28 of 227	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	42.5	147 of 247	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2018)90th percentile+36 vs school

Special Education (2018)88th percentile+34 vs school

African American (2018)80th percentile+26 vs school

Female (2018)55th percentile~ school

Male (2018)52nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)49th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)45th percentile-8 vs school

White (2018)40th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading47%~ state avg

Mathematics36%~ state avg

Science28%+3 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, May 20, 2016

The administrative team tends to be quite condescending.

Some of the teachers are fantastic, some - well, full disclosure - I question if they're simply filling vacancies, the competency or lack thereof is both blatant and riveting.

My little one has sustained a few, but significant in severity, injuries - all of which they admitted they didn't see what had transpired and I had to rely on my little one's recount to put the pieces together. One incident could have easily been an 'unconscious on impact' scenario without any supervisor even aware my child was down on the black top. I've been informed by other parent volunteers that the supervision at recess is sometimes left to one, with 5 kindergarten classes?! NOT acceptable. #CHAMPschool

Apparently it is acceptable for teachers to disregard requests for a meeting to discuss valid concerns and contradictory information they've provided - your child will receive praise on assignments they bring home, etc. behavior is exemplary per their standards and feedback, yet grades depict another story and are more than eyebrow raising - far from congruent with the daily feedback and positive commentary, both verbal and written on graded assignments.

If you enjoy amusement parks, buckle up and enjoy the complimentary emotional roller coaster. And if you enjoy the element of surprise - this school is for you :) One day you will proceed as usual only to discover without notice, policy/protocol has changed without explanation or again advance notice.

I now understand why our school district receives the wealth of negativity it does - I didn't experience this growing up in the Valley with the schools I attended however things do change - and not always for the best. It's quite disheartening.

Wishing you and your little one(s) a better experience and introduction to school than ours. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 4, 2015

This is a great school. The staff are friendly and very well involved with all the students. I love Mr. Mingo and how he has a hand in all the events and activities. He's very involved with the students and they love him for that. Every school is what you make it but the field day events, walkathon, cookie fund raisers, field trips, picnics, and talent shows along with proven test scores and my son accelerating in the Gate program makes this a great school to me. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

I really like this school. Mr. Bauder is a great teacher, and role model for his students. He truly cares about each one of his students. I am so grateful Mr. Bauder is at this school. He truly loves his job. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 29, 2012

I have had children attending this school since before the current principal. He makes it very hard for parent involvment on any level. Most of the teachers are hired based on looks, rather than capability. For the most part, I think Mr. Mingo has ruined the school. Close Quote

by a teacher
Wednesday, July 11, 2012

I'm sorry the other reviewer has had a bad experience at our school. I can't speak for everyone, but for myself, I do try to welcome parents in and make them feel comfortable. As teachers we strive everyday todo what's best for our students. If our administrator could keep his hands off our women teachers we'd be able to do so much more. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, November 24, 2010

The teachers and the staff are very unfriendly. If they like you, they are very pleasant. Which require you to support the schools each time the school has some sort of function. That being said, the more you spend your money on the school. The more they will like you and be nice to you too. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				SBAC Reading (2026)				SBAC Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 3rd Grade	SBAC Reading 4th Grade	SBAC Reading 5th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 5th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1900 S Lisa Ln	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4370	553	36	15.3	100.0%	84 (15.2%)	133 (24.1%)	225 (40.7%)	42 (7.6%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	62 (11.2%)	44.4	183^rd of 376 public elementary schools	51.3%		35.8	220^th of 379 public elementary schools	42.0%	37	42.1	38.3	28.3	36.3	41.6	44.4	54.3	47.0	28.3	28.3	$19,014	$2,253	$16,761
Jacobson Walter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 Boseck Dr	Las Vegas	89145	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4320	494	27	18.2	100.0%	98 (19.8%)	74 (15.0%)	240 (48.6%)	18 (3.6%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.4%)	54 (10.9%)	19.7	299^th of 376 public elementary schools	20.5%		29.8	247^th of 379 public elementary schools	34.8%	52	30.7	25.0	23.0	25.9	26.1	28.4	46.1	33.7			$15,736	$1,948	$13,788
Christensen M J Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9001 Mariner Cove Dr	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4390	487	33	14.7	100.0%	108 (22.2%)	100 (20.5%)	220 (45.2%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	42 (8.6%)	45.4	180^th of 376 public elementary schools	52.1%		53.4	155^th of 379 public elementary schools	59.1%	25	48.4	27.1	25.0	33.5	54.5	50.0	48.4	51.0			$17,326	$2,462	$14,864
Piggott Academy Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	9601 Red Hills Rd	Las Vegas	89117	Clark County	Clark County	No	Yes	No	No	(702) 799-4450	686	41	16.7	100.0%	192 (28.0%)	111 (16.2%)	182 (26.5%)	113 (16.5%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	84 (12.2%)	88.2	34^th of 376 public elementary schools	91.0%		82.3	54^th of 379 public elementary schools	85.8%	20	87.2	56.8	55.7	66.8	71.8	66.9	74.0	70.8	36.5	36.5	$14,285	$1,241	$13,044
Smith Helen M Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4101 W. Bonanza Rd.	Las Vegas	89107	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4300	452	32	14.1	100.0%	81 (17.9%)	36 (8.0%)	284 (62.8%)	17 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	30 (6.6%)	39.2	205^th of 376 public elementary schools	45.5%		44.4	188^th of 379 public elementary schools	50.4%	17	45.2			32.9	43.3	41.5	38.1	41.0			$14,516	$2,190	$12,326
Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3550 S Kevin Way	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4440	487	25	19.4	100.0%	75 (15.4%)	130 (26.7%)	154 (31.6%)	54 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	56 (11.5%)	29.5	246^th of 376 public elementary schools	34.6%		29	255^th of 379 public elementary schools	32.7%	9	31.1	33.7	32.3	32.4	28.9	30.1	56.3	37.8			$15,677	$2,316	$13,362
Bryan Roger M Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8255 Katie Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-1270	622	42	14.8	100.0%	96 (15.4%)	177 (28.5%)	207 (33.3%)	86 (13.8%)	2 (0.3%)	17 (2.7%)	37 (5.9%)	58.2	129^th of 376 public elementary schools	65.7%		60	127^th of 379 public elementary schools	66.5%	2	64.2	49.4	34.4	49.8	52.0	47.4	58.8	52.6	17.7	17.7	$15,778	$2,102	$13,676
Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9620 W Twain Ave	Las Vegas	89147	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-6030	509	38	13.3	100.0%	106 (20.8%)	102 (20.0%)	171 (33.6%)	66 (13.0%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.4%)	50 (9.8%)	66.3	101^st of 376 public elementary schools	73.1%		77.8	73^rd of 379 public elementary schools	80.7%	28	58.9	39.7	39.1	45.0	54.7	44.3	67.3	55.7	43.4	43.4	$15,565	$1,435	$14,130
Gray R Guild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 S Torrey Pines Dr	Las Vegas	89146	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-5950	351	29	12.1	100.0%	46 (13.1%)	46 (13.1%)	213 (60.7%)	19 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	23 (6.6%)	43	194^th of 376 public elementary schools	48.4%		30	245^th of 379 public elementary schools	35.4%	51	28.8	50.9	36.7	39.3	26.6	56.8	48.9	44.8	20.4	20.4	$20,890	$2,201	$18,689
Warren Rose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6451 Brandywine Way	Las Vegas	89107	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 799-4233	499	29	17.2	100.0%	26 (5.2%)	49 (9.8%)	391 (78.4%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	24 (4.8%)	25.4	269^th of 376 public elementary schools	28.5%		19.5	299^th of 379 public elementary schools	21.1%	30	44.1	30.3	19.1	30.9	41.1	30.3	33.3	34.7			$15,833	$2,091	$13,742

Frequently Asked Questions about Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School

How many students attend Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 553 students attended Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School.

Is Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School a good school?

Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School ranks 183^rd of 376 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School?

Students at Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 24% African American, 15% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies
High : Bonanza High School

What district is Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School in?

Clark County

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