- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Christensen M J Es
Federal NCES profile for Christensen M J Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000354
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christensen M J Es earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools.
- #88 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Christensen M J Es has class sizes smaller than 83% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christensen M J Es ranks #88 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000354 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Christensen M J Es shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 320006000354 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 14.3:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Christensen M J Es shrank from 541 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Christensen M J Es 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 487
Christensen M J Es
487 students
What this shows Christensen M J Es reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christensen M J Es compares
Christensen M J Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 17% in Nevada - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$11,569
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
White 22.2%
African American 20.5%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Christensen M J Es is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Christensen M J Es 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 Christensen M J Es'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
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christensen M J Es
How many students attend Christensen M J Es?
Christensen M J Es has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christensen M J Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Christensen M J Es is 14.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 9% lower 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 Christensen M J Es?
98.7% of students at Christensen M J Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christensen M J Es?
The largest demographic group at Christensen M J Es is Hispanic or Latino at 45.2% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christensen M J Es?
Christensen M J Es has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Christensen M J Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Christensen M J Es ranks #88 of 198 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 schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Christensen M J Es, 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.