Enrollment
515
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · N Las Vegas, NV
Craig Lois Es
Federal NCES profile for Craig Lois Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000069
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Craig Lois Es earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #9 of 29
- schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Craig Lois Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Lois Es ranks #9 of 29 schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Craig Lois Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Craig Lois Es
Craig Lois Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 515 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 515 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #132.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.4% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among N Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Triggs Vincent L Es (798 students): Craig Lois Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.5:1 vs 22.2:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Craig Lois Es.
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 Craig Lois Es compares
Craig Lois Es on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Nevada - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
61.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 62.3%
African American 29.1%
Two or More 4.9%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Craig Lois Es is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Craig Lois Es.
$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 Craig Lois Es 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Craig Lois Es'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 other schools in N Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Triggs Vincent L Es
Standard public school
798 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hayden Don E Es
Standard public school
782 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dickens D L Dusty Es
Standard public school
775 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Duncan Ruby Es
Standard public school
718 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Jesse D Es
Standard public school
712 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Priest Richard C Es
Standard public school
702 students 19:1 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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Craig Lois Es
How many students attend Craig Lois Es?
Craig Lois Es has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Craig Lois Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Craig Lois Es is 21.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Craig Lois Es?
96.9% of students at Craig Lois Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Craig Lois Es?
The largest demographic group at Craig Lois Es is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in N Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Craig Lois Es?
Craig Lois Es has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Craig Lois Es rank among schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Craig Lois Es ranks #9 of 29 schools in N 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 N Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Craig Lois Es a good school?
Craig Lois Es earns 28/100 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Craig Lois Es, 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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