Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Ernest 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 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
May Ernest 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 May Ernest Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend May Ernest Elementary School?
582 students attend May Ernest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of May Ernest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of May Ernest Elementary School?
May Ernest Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does May Ernest Elementary School offer ?
May Ernest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is May Ernest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 582 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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