Hafen has made great improvements academically and with behavior since Dr. Owens has been there. I see her in the halls looking into classrooms and stopping in. My son's teacher also makes time to meet with me whenever I need, even though she is very busy and sometimes has to meet outside of their scheduled
... Read more at school hours. I always feel welcome when I come to Hafen, Mrs. Kessler, Mrs. Berry and Mrs. Baka help me feel a part of the school. Hafen has a tight security and if you don't have a hall pass (which means you checked in at the office) teachers will stop you and ask you to check in. I feel my child is safe at Hafen and growing academically. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/26/07
This will be my 2nd year at Hafen and I love it! Dr. Owens (Principal) provides high expectations and support for students and staff. I have never been to a school where the principal actually visits each classroom at the beginning of the year to tell children their expectations, and can be found wandering
... Read more the halls and peeking into rooms, to ensure quality teaching. I love Hafen and although we haven't developed a school-wide GATE program yet, teachers do impliment other projects for high accellerated learners to take part in. Our school has a wonderful PTO that helps our staff plan fun activities for students and parents and as always, parents are always welcome to come and assist us during class! ~Jessica Tsu~3rd Grade Teacher Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/26/07
Extremly dissatisfied with the fact that there are no GATE programs or programs for higher educated students, mostly because they are few and far between all the low average students. I however find the music dept to be taught better then in most larger district's. Overall i think poor school, poorly
... Read more ran school district. Dont be fooled because of its nice new building! They tend to have a high turn over rate on teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/07
We haven't been happy with Hafen for a long time now. My older sons teacher you can't talk to and if you do she makes you fell like its an inconvenience. It's just been building up. We are at the point of homeschooling if we can't get them into one of the other schools.
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Posted by a administrator on 03/15/07
We have two children that have been at Hafen for over three years. I have great respect for the school nurse (Thanks, Nancy Cratty!), the music program so finely done, and well loved by all, Mrs. Pomije, and the teachers that have worked with my children. The carnival is a hoot- loved seeing Dr. Owen
... Read more in the dunk tank, and the incredible turnout at the assemblies. I appreciate the honor the children are given for their accomplishments, and you can see the pride in their eyes for a job well done!! This speaks very highly of the leadership, and the staff at Hafen Elementary. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
My daughter has attended Hafen Elementary since the first year the school was opened(3 Years, K-2). I have been very pleased with the quality of instruction she has received. My daughter will be heading to third grade this year and is reading above grade level. This year the school is receiving a
... Read more new reading/language curriculum, literacy specialists, and a new principal. I would like to see some gifted programs made available, but at the same time I know that within the curriculum there are opportunities for brighter students to go beyond expectations. Students and parents have to be motivated to take some of that responsibility on their own. I have heard wonderful things about the new principal, and I believe she will make Hafen an even better school. I look forward to this year! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/04
Hafen Elementary leaves a lot to be desired. The curriculum is very basic and does not challenge children in the highest 10 percentile. Most of the problem is due to funding shortages, but other elementary schools in the district have implemented programs that mirror the gifted program (hot shots,
... Read more etc...). The entire school district is not quite up to par and if one questions the standards the answer is always... 'it is a small town, we just don't have a big city budget'. Alrighty then... someone needs to explain to me why some of the best schools in the nation are located in dinky little towns a quarter the size of Pahrump! I guess it goes back to that 'quality not quantity' saying, huh? And yes, I am a little bitter. My children are not getting the education they deserve. I guess it is back to Vegas for us! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/28/04
Hafen is a new school that just opened this last year on Hafen Ranch Rd. The school is very nice and the office is as soon as you walk in and open to see all that come and go. The ladies in the office are very nice and always helpful. My daughter will now be starting first grade here and I hope to have
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* In 2007-2008 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
565
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
32
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
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Vocational Education
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Pahrump schools — Hafen Elementary School is located at 7120 Hafen Ranch Rd, Pahrump NV 89061. 7120 Hafen Ranch Rd is in the 89061 ZIP code in Pahrump, NV The school district for Hafen Elementary School is the Nye County School District. Hafen Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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