- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Becker Ernest Ms
Federal NCES profile for Becker Ernest Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000273
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Becker Ernest Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools.
- #24 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Becker Ernest Ms has class sizes larger than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Ernest Ms ranks #24 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Becker Ernest Ms shrank from 1,127 students in 2022-23 to 1,044 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 320006000273 · Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 24.4:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Becker Ernest Ms shrank from 1,127 students in 2022-23 to 1,044 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Becker Ernest Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 1,075
Becker Ernest Ms
1,075 students
What this shows Becker Ernest Ms reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How Becker Ernest Ms compares
Becker Ernest Ms is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in Nevada - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
White 26.2%
African American 17.0%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Becker Ernest Ms is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Becker Ernest Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Becker Ernest Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about Becker Ernest Ms
How many students attend Becker Ernest Ms?
Becker Ernest Ms has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,127 (2022-23) → 1,044 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becker Ernest Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Becker Ernest Ms is 24.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Becker Ernest Ms?
98.8% of students at Becker Ernest Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Becker Ernest Ms?
The largest demographic group at Becker Ernest Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Becker Ernest Ms?
Becker Ernest Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Becker Ernest Ms rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Becker Ernest Ms ranks #24 of 41 middle 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 middle schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Becker Ernest Ms, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.