The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 44% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Hayes Keith C & Karen W Es
Hayes Keith C & Karen W Elementary School sits in the southwest reaches of Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and its enrollment falls in the mid-range for an elementary campus of its type. The student body is racially and ethnically diverse, with Hispanic students forming the largest single group, followed by white, black, and Asian students, along with smaller proportions of multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native children. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects the economic profile of the surrounding neighborhoods.
On state assessments, the school's results tell a generally encouraging story for a campus serving a universally low-income population. English language arts proficiency sits well above the halfway mark, meaning a clear majority of tested students met or exceeded state standards in reading and writing. Mathematics proficiency is more mixed, landing just above the midpoint, with a slim majority of students reaching proficiency. Science results are the softest of the three subjects, with fewer than half of tested students demonstrating proficiency. Participation rates were strong across all subjects. A parent considering this school may want to look into science instruction in the upper elementary grades to understand how the school supports students in that area.
The school does not have multi-year trend data available, so it is hard to say whether these proficiency levels represent improvement, decline, or stability over time. The most recent results are from the current school year, which gives families a current snapshot rather than a longitudinal one.
Several pieces of information that would help round out the picture are absent. The school's individualized education program rate and English learner rate are both missing from the available data, so families cannot assess from this source how the school serves students with disabilities or those developing English proficiency. No locale brief was available for the surrounding community, which limits what can be said about neighborhood character, nearby amenities, or commute patterns. The district brief for Clark County turned up no recently reported policy, curriculum, or funding changes with direct parent impact, so there is little to relay on that front.
Housing in the school's zip code tells a story of relative affordability for the Las Vegas metro area. Typical home values sit below both the state and national benchmarks, and the area has seen a modest decline in values over the past year. Rents are comparatively affordable, with typical rents taking up a manageable share of household income. Mortgage costs, given current interest rates, run higher than rents, which means renting near the school may be the more economical path for families weighing their housing options. The broader national median household income has been edging upward, and the unemployment rate has held steady at a low level, which provides some economic stability context for the area.
Because Hayes is an elementary school, certain metrics simply do not apply. There is no graduation rate, no advanced coursework data, and no college or career readiness information, all of which are relevant only for secondary schools. The school's grade band also means state testing covers only grades three through five, which is why science results reflect a smaller tested group than math or ELA.
What families get at Hayes is a diverse, economically disadvantaged elementary campus where reading outcomes are a genuine strength, math is holding its own, and science is an area that warrants attention. The universal free lunch qualification means the school operates with a community-eligible profile, and the surrounding housing market offers relatively accessible entry points for both renters and buyers compared with broader state and national levels. Families whose children are developing strong literacy skills and who want a diverse peer environment in an affordable part of the Las Vegas valley may find this school worth a closer look.
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