Enrollment
1,519
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Cadwallader Ralph Ms
Federal NCES profile for Cadwallader Ralph 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 320006000590
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cadwallader Ralph Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools.
- #24 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cadwallader Ralph Ms has class sizes larger than 86% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cadwallader Ralph Ms ranks #24 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cadwallader Ralph Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cadwallader Ralph Ms
Cadwallader Ralph Ms is a high-poverty, large middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,519 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Nevada schools and 25% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,519 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's middle schools, it stands alongside Rogich Sig Ms (1,636 students): Cadwallader Ralph Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.7:1 vs 29.2:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Cadwallader Ralph 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 Cadwallader Ralph Ms compares
Cadwallader Ralph 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,519 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,519
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Nevada - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
114
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 11.8%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Cadwallader Ralph 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 Cadwallader Ralph 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 Cadwallader Ralph 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cadwallader Ralph 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 Las Vegas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rogich Sig Ms
Standard public school
1,636 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Lied Stem Academy Ms
Standard public school
1,567 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
Standard public school
1,540 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Gunderson Barry and June Ms
Standard public school
1,517 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Saville Anthony Ms
Standard public school
1,477 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
O'callaghan Mike Ms I3 Learn Academy
Standard public school
1,419 students 23.3:1 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 (~1,519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cadwallader Ralph Ms
How many students attend Cadwallader Ralph Ms?
Cadwallader Ralph Ms has 1,519 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Ralph Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Ralph Ms is 25.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cadwallader Ralph Ms?
98.5% of students at Cadwallader Ralph Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cadwallader Ralph Ms?
The largest demographic group at Cadwallader Ralph Ms is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, 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 Cadwallader Ralph Ms?
Cadwallader Ralph Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Cadwallader Ralph Ms rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cadwallader Ralph 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.
Is Cadwallader Ralph Ms a good school?
Cadwallader Ralph Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Cadwallader Ralph 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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