Enrollment
495
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burkholder Lyal Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burkholder Lyal Ms
Burkholder Lyal Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 495 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 495 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #128.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (32%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 241 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 495 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Henderson's middle schools, it stands alongside Webb Del E Ms (1,684 students): Burkholder Lyal Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 28.1:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Burkholder Lyal Ms.
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 Burkholder Lyal Ms compares
Burkholder Lyal Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Burkholder Lyal Ms.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
Similar middle schools in Henderson
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Webb Del E Ms
Standard public school
1,684 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Miller Bob Ms
Standard public school
1,522 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms
Standard public school
1,501 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Mannion Jack & Terry Ms
Standard public school
1,463 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs
Standard public school
1,312 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Brown B Mahlon Jhs
Standard public school
783 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~495 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Burkholder Lyal Ms a good school?
Burkholder Lyal Ms earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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