Enrollment
872
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Coral Academy Sandy Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100742Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools.
- #10 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 19.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge has class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Sandy Ridge ranks #10 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coral Academy Sandy Ridge compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 872 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Nevada schools and 37% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.3% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 872 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Asian (26%) (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 291 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.3% 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 Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (2,370 students): Coral Academy Sandy Ridge is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.1:1 vs 30.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Coral Academy Sandy Ridge.
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 Sandy Ridge compares
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.3% | ▼ 75% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 90% in Nevada - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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 36.3%
Asian 26.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Coral Academy Sandy Ridge is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Coral Academy Sandy Ridge.
$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 Sandy Ridge 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 | Similar 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 Sandy Ridge'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 Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
Standard public school
2,370 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Standard public school
2,268 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sports Leadership and Management Academy
Standard public school
1,898 students 45.2:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Cadence
Standard public school
1,673 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Robert & Sandy Es
Standard public school
909 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Stevens Josh Es
Standard public school
819 students 18.2:1 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 (~872 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
How many students attend Coral Academy Sandy Ridge?
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge has 872 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge is 28.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge?
19.3% of students at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Academy Sandy Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Coral Academy Sandy Ridge is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Academy Sandy Ridge?
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coral Academy Sandy Ridge rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Sandy Ridge ranks #10 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Coral Academy Sandy Ridge a good school?
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Sandy Ridge, 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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