Enrollment
1,074
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Las Vegas, NV
Civica Academy
Federal NCES profile for Civica Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100962Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civica Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,074
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Civica Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
94.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+23% vs state
What stands out at Civica Academy
Civica Academy is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,074 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 94.4% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,074 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 128 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School North Valley (1,305 students): Civica Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Civica Academy.
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 Civica Academy compares
Civica Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 23% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$7,800
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.0%
African American 12.3%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Civica Academy is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Civica Academy.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Civica Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Civica Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in North Las Vegas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School North Valley
Standard public school
1,305 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Aliante
Standard public school
1,182 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Freedom Classical Academy K-8
Standard public school
1,074 students 44.8:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
Standard public school
764 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Civica Academy
How many students attend Civica Academy?
Civica Academy has 1,074 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Las Vegas, NV.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Civica Academy?
94.4% of students at Civica Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Civica Academy?
The largest demographic group at Civica Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 81.0% of enrollment, in North Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Civica Academy?
Civica Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Civica Academy rank among elementary schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Civica Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Civica Academy a good school?
Civica Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Civica Academy, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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