Enrollment
1,540
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
Federal NCES profile for Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000591
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #34 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms has class sizes larger than 87% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms ranks #34 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms is a high-poverty, large middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,540 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Nevada schools and 27% 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 98.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,540 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #61, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (27%) and Asian (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 80/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% 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: 364 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,540 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's middle schools, it stands alongside Rogich Sig Ms (1,636 students): Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.1:1 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms compares
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,540 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,540
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.4%
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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 87% in Nevada - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.0%
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 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 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 26.9%
Asian 22.3%
African American 19.0%
White 18.1%
Two or More 10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 26.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 79.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 79.6, Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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 | Similar 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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
Cadwallader Ralph Ms
Standard public school
1,519 students 25.7:1 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 (~1,540 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
How many students attend Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms?
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms has 1,540 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms is 26.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms?
98.4% of students at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms?
The largest demographic group at Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 26.9% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 79.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms?
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms ranks #34 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 Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms a good school?
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi 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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