Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Herron Fay 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 32% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Herron Fay Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herron Fay Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Herron Fay Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Herron Fay Elementary School often compared to?
Herron Fay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mackey Jo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Herron Fay Elementary School?
573 students attend Herron Fay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Herron Fay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herron Fay Elementary School?
Herron Fay Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Herron Fay Elementary School offer ?
Herron Fay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Herron Fay Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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