Enrollment
390
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Coral Academy Tamarus
Federal NCES profile for Coral Academy Tamarus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100890Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coral Academy Tamarus earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Coral Academy Tamarus has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Tamarus ranks #1 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coral Academy Tamarus compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coral Academy Tamarus
Coral Academy Tamarus is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.3% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Nevada average.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 45 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #9.
Its student body is led by Asian (33%) and White (27%) (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 78 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Coral Academy Tamarus is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Coral Academy Tamarus.
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 Tamarus compares
Coral Academy Tamarus on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 72% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Nevada - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 78 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Asian 32.6%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Coral Academy Tamarus 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 Tamarus.
$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 Tamarus 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coral Academy Tamarus'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 Las Vegas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Standard public school
1,534 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
Standard public school
1,029 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Cactus
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Saddle
Standard public school
997 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Standard public school
996 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Standard public school
993 students 24.8:1 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.
Similar enrollment (~390 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Coral Academy Tamarus
How many students attend Coral Academy Tamarus?
Coral Academy Tamarus has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Tamarus?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Academy Tamarus is 20.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coral Academy Tamarus?
21.3% of students at Coral Academy Tamarus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coral Academy Tamarus?
The largest demographic group at Coral Academy Tamarus is Asian at 32.6% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coral Academy Tamarus?
Coral Academy Tamarus has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Tamarus rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Coral Academy Tamarus ranks #1 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Coral Academy Tamarus a good school?
Coral Academy Tamarus earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Tamarus, 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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