- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Discovery Charter School Sandhill held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 320000100885 · Las Vegas, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
117 enr · 23.4:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Discovery Charter School Sandhill held near 93 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Discovery Charter School Sandhill in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 117
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
117 students
What this shows Discovery Charter School Sandhill reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Charter School Sandhill compares
Discovery Charter School Sandhill held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$7,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,428
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~117 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.