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Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School

5150 WHISPERING SANDS DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89131

About Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School

Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School is located at 5150 Whispering Sands Dr., Las Vegas, in Northwest Las Vegas. It serves students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 755 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. In math, 49% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 60% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The???????????????? school is a place that nurtures and is focused on the community, where the kids can gain both academic and social skills through their interaction with the surrounding suburban-residential environment. One very unique and significant factor around the school that stands out is the median home value in the school’s attendance zone, which is close to $395,300, indicating a reasonably strong and stable housing market for families in the area. Parents talk about the staff that really care, the culture that is open to everyone, and the feeling of belonging that their children get at the school. By its solid performance and community reputation, Howard E. Heckethorn Elementary School is counted among the best elementary schools in ????????????????Nevada.

Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School Contact Information

Address

5150 WHISPERING SANDS DR, LAS VEGAS, NV 89131

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Phone

(702) 799-6690

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 60%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 60% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
787
Total Students
$90838
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 53 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Howard E Heckethorn Elementary School

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:11 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38%
Asian 4%
Hispanic 33.9%
Black 11.2%
Two+ Races 11.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
38%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
33.9%
Black
11.2%
Two+ Races
11.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 787
45.7%
360 Female
54.3%
427 Male

Student Population

787 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

670 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. How does Heckethorn Elementary encourage positive behavior?

Ans. The facility implements uniform criteria and supportive feedback to interact with the students and thereby help them develop respectful and responsible habits of mind.

Q2. How does the school communicate with families?

Ans. Communication with parents is done through various means, such as school messages, classroom notes, and reminders for the activities. This way they always have updates on what is going on in the school.

Q3. What SEL practices support students at Heckethorn?

Ans. Students gain emotional control, empathy, and peaceful problem-solving through daily SEL check-ins and teacher-led discussions.

Q4. What enrichment opportunities are available?

Ans. The students are allowed to discover the areas of their interests beyond the regular lessons through creative projects, seasonal clubs, and teacher-led programs.

Q5. How is safety reinforced at the school?

Ans. The implementation of well-organized procedures, planned drills, and industrious supervision contribute to the security of the school ????????????????campus.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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