Enrollment
1,014
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Cortney Francis H Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Cortney Francis H Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000476
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cortney Francis H Jhs earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #17 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cortney Francis H Jhs has class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cortney Francis H Jhs ranks #17 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cortney Francis H Jhs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cortney Francis H Jhs
Cortney Francis H Jhs is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,014 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 148 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #123, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 721 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,014 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 22 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's middle schools, it stands alongside Rogich Sig Ms (1,636 students): Cortney Francis H Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 29.2:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Cortney Francis H Jhs.
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 Cortney Francis H Jhs compares
Cortney Francis H Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in Nevada - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$11,565
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
291
in-school suspensions + 430 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 22 expulsions.
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 51.8%
African American 25.8%
White 8.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Cortney Francis H Jhs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Cortney Francis H Jhs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 Cortney Francis H Jhs 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cortney Francis H Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 middle schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rogich Sig Ms
Standard public school
1,636 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Lied Stem Academy Ms
Standard public school
1,567 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
Standard public school
1,540 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Cadwallader Ralph Ms
Standard public school
1,519 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Gunderson Barry and June Ms
Standard public school
1,517 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Saville Anthony Ms
Standard public school
1,477 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cortney Francis H Jhs
How many students attend Cortney Francis H Jhs?
Cortney Francis H Jhs has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortney Francis H Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Cortney Francis H Jhs is 23.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cortney Francis H Jhs?
98.7% of students at Cortney Francis H Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cortney Francis H Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Cortney Francis H Jhs is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cortney Francis H Jhs?
Cortney Francis H Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Cortney Francis H Jhs rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Cortney Francis H Jhs ranks #17 of 41 middle 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 middle schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Cortney Francis H Jhs a good school?
Cortney Francis H Jhs earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Cortney Francis H Jhs, 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.
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