Enrollment
362
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle
Federal NCES profile for Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320000100884Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools.
- #36 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle ranks #36 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
60.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+194% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 362 students.
Class loads run heavy: 60.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Nevada schools and 194% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 57.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 362 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 middle schools, it stands alongside Rogich Sig Ms (1,636 students): Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (60.3:1 vs 29.2:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle.
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 Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle compares
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 60.3:1 | ▲ 194% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 25% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
60.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
60.3:1
students per teacher
- 194% above state mean
Top 98% in Nevada - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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
African American 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle.
$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 Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle'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 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 (~362 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle
How many students attend Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle?
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle has 362 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle is 60.3:1, which is 194% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 284% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle?
57.6% of students at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle?
The largest demographic group at Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle?
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle ranks #36 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle a good school?
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle, 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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