- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Cannon Helen C Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Cannon Helen C Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000042
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cannon Helen C Jhs earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #6 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cannon Helen C Jhs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cannon Helen C Jhs ranks #6 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Cannon Helen C Jhs held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 320006000042 · Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 19.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Cannon Helen C Jhs held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Cannon Helen C Jhs 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 730
Cannon Helen C Jhs
730 students
What this shows Cannon Helen C Jhs reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cannon Helen C Jhs compares
Cannon Helen C Jhs 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 60% in Nevada - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.5%
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 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
360
in-school suspensions + 245 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 82.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
African American 13.6%
White 7.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Cannon Helen C Jhs is less 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 Cannon Helen C Jhs 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 Cannon Helen C Jhs'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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cannon Helen C Jhs
How many students attend Cannon Helen C Jhs?
Cannon Helen C Jhs has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 746 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannon Helen C Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cannon Helen C Jhs is 19.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 25% 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 Cannon Helen C Jhs?
98.8% of students at Cannon Helen C Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cannon Helen C Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Cannon Helen C Jhs is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cannon Helen C Jhs?
Cannon Helen C Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Cannon Helen C Jhs rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cannon Helen C Jhs ranks #6 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 Cannon Helen C Jhs, 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.