Enrollment
117
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Charter School Sandhill, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Charter School Sandhill earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has class sizes larger than 77% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks #4 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery Charter School Sandhill compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 117 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.1% free-meal eligibility runs 99% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 117 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (22%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 117 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.8% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Discovery Charter School Sandhill is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.4:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Discovery Charter School Sandhill.
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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill compares
Discovery Charter School Sandhill on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 99% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Nevada - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 117 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
White 22.2%
African American 14.5%
Two or More 10.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Discovery Charter School Sandhill is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Discovery Charter School Sandhill.
$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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Charter School Sandhill'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 (~117 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Charter School Sandhill
How many students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Sandhill is 23.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
1.1% of students at Discovery Charter School Sandhill are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Charter School Sandhill is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks #4 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill a good school?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill, 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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