- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, NV
Burkholder Lyal Ms
Federal NCES profile for Burkholder Lyal Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000738
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burkholder Lyal Ms earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Burkholder Lyal Ms has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burkholder Lyal Ms ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Burkholder Lyal Ms held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 320006000738 · Henderson, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 17.1:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Burkholder Lyal Ms held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Burkholder Lyal 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 495
Burkholder Lyal Ms
495 students
What this shows Burkholder Lyal Ms reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burkholder Lyal Ms compares
Burkholder Lyal Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 40% in Nevada - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 166 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
White 32.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Burkholder Lyal 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 Burkholder Lyal 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burkholder Lyal 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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Brown B Mahlon Jhs
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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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burkholder Lyal Ms
How many students attend Burkholder Lyal Ms?
Burkholder Lyal Ms has 495 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, NV. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burkholder Lyal Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Burkholder Lyal Ms is 17.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Burkholder Lyal Ms?
99.0% of students at Burkholder Lyal Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burkholder Lyal Ms?
The largest demographic group at Burkholder Lyal Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burkholder Lyal Ms?
Burkholder Lyal Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Burkholder Lyal Ms rank among middle schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Burkholder Lyal Ms ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Burkholder Lyal 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.