Enrollment
902
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Coral Academy Nellis Afb
Federal NCES profile for Coral Academy Nellis Afb, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100907Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Academy Nellis Afb earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools.
- #168 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Academy Nellis Afb has class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Nellis Afb ranks #168 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coral Academy Nellis Afb compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coral Academy Nellis Afb
Coral Academy Nellis Afb is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 902 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Nevada schools and 33% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 902 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 451 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Coral Academy Nellis Afb is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (27.3:1 vs 23:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Coral Academy Nellis Afb.
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 Coral Academy Nellis Afb compares
Coral Academy Nellis Afb on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 83% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 902 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
902
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 89% in Nevada - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 13.5%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Coral Academy Nellis Afb is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Coral Academy Nellis Afb.
$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 Coral Academy Nellis Afb Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Academy Nellis Afb'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 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
Similar other 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 (~902 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Coral Academy Nellis Afb
How many students attend Coral Academy Nellis Afb?
Coral Academy Nellis Afb has 902 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Nellis Afb?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Nellis Afb is 27.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Academy Nellis Afb?
13.1% of students at Coral Academy Nellis Afb are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Academy Nellis Afb?
The largest demographic group at Coral Academy Nellis Afb is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Academy Nellis Afb?
Coral Academy Nellis Afb has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Coral Academy Nellis Afb rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Nellis Afb ranks #168 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.
Is Coral Academy Nellis Afb a good school?
Coral Academy Nellis Afb earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Coral Academy Nellis Afb, 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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