Enrollment
1,761
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Amplus Durango
Federal NCES profile for Amplus Durango, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100848Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amplus Durango earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nevada schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #191 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 41:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Amplus Durango has class sizes larger than 96% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amplus Durango ranks #191 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amplus Durango compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amplus Durango
Amplus Durango is a large charter combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,761 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 96% of Nevada schools and 100% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,761 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 24 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (27%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 79/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 587 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Amplus Durango is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 23:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Amplus Durango.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amplus Durango compares
Amplus Durango on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41:1 | ▲ 100% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 68% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,761 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,761
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 96% in Nevada - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$7,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 27.0%
Asian 22.1%
African American 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 27.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.0, Amplus Durango is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Amplus Durango.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Amplus Durango Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amplus Durango's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
Standard public school
1,276 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Amplus Durango
How many students attend Amplus Durango?
Amplus Durango has 1,761 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amplus Durango?
The student-teacher ratio at Amplus Durango is 41:1, which is 100% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amplus Durango?
24.8% of students at Amplus Durango are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amplus Durango?
The largest demographic group at Amplus Durango is White at 27.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amplus Durango?
Amplus Durango has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amplus Durango rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Amplus Durango ranks #191 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Amplus Durango a good school?
Amplus Durango earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nevada schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Amplus Durango, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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