The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hancock Doris Es
Hancock Doris ES sits on Lindell Road in Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and it operates as a neighborhood campus rather than a magnet or charter. The student body is moderate in size for an elementary campus in this district, with enrollment spread fairly evenly across the grade levels and a pre-kindergarten class that adds an early-learning entry point for families in the area.
The school's demographics tell a clear story about who attends. A majority of students are Hispanic, and a substantial share are Black, with smaller populations of white, multiracial, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Every student in the building qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school firmly in a high-poverty context. This is common across parts of urban Las Vegas, and it shapes what the school is asked to do. We looked for data on English learners and students receiving special education services, but those figures were not reported in the available data, so the full picture of specialized populations remains incomplete.
On state assessments, Hancock Doris posts modest results in English language arts, with roughly three in ten tested students reaching proficiency. Math is lower, with closer to one in four meeting that bar. Science proficiency is quite low, though only fifth graders take that exam, so the tested group is small and the result reflects a single grade rather than the whole school. Participation is strong across all subjects. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is hard to say whether these numbers represent improvement, decline, or stability. A parent comparing this campus to others in Clark County would want to ask the school directly about its improvement plans and how it supports students below grade level, particularly in math and science.
The broader academic context is thin here. No program offerings, course access details, staffing ratios, attendance data, or discipline information were provided, so the narrative cannot speak to enrichment, arts, intervention models, or teacher retention. These are the kinds of things a visiting parent should ask about in person. What the data does show is a campus where nearly all students face economic disadvantage, proficiency rates trail below where most families would want them, and the school is working within one of the largest districts in the country to move those numbers.
The housing market around the school offers a relatively accessible entry point for Las Vegas. Typical home values in the school's zip code sit below the state benchmark and modestly above national levels, with a slight year-over-year decline that suggests softening prices. Rents are affordable relative to local incomes, and the rent-to-income ratio falls in a manageable range for many households. Mortgage rates remain elevated by recent historical standards, which affects buyers, but renting near the school is comparatively affordable. This means families considering the area for its lower-cost housing should weigh that against the current academic outcomes and decide whether the school's trajectory and support structures fit their child.
Clark County School District itself did not yield parent-relevant changes in the available search. We looked for recent policy, curriculum, referendum, or tax developments but found little that speaks directly to classroom impact. This does not mean nothing is happening, only that the search returned county-level government and geography results rather than district-level school policy. A parent may want to check with the district or the school's principal for the most current initiatives affecting this campus.
In short, Hancock Doris is a neighborhood elementary school serving a predominantly Hispanic and Black student body in a working-class part of Las Vegas. Its proficiency results are below state expectations, particularly in science and math, and its economic context means the school carries a heavy lift. Housing nearby is relatively affordable. Families drawn to the area for cost reasons should pair that with a direct conversation with school leadership about academic support, enrichment, and what the campus is doing to move results.
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