Enrollment
993
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy Fire Mesa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100893Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Academy Fire Mesa earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools.
- #9 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Doral Academy Fire Mesa has class sizes larger than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy Fire Mesa ranks #9 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Doral Academy Fire Mesa compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Doral Academy Fire Mesa is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 993 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 993 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #15.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (36%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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): Doral Academy Fire Mesa is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.8:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Doral Academy Fire Mesa.
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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa compares
Doral Academy Fire Mesa on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 993 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
993
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 82% in Nevada - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 38.0%
White 36.1%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 8.3%
Asian 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Doral Academy Fire Mesa 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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa.
$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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doral Academy Fire Mesa'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 West Pebble
Standard public school
990 students 29.1:1 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 (~993 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Doral Academy Fire Mesa
How many students attend Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa has 993 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Fire Mesa is 24.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
33.3% of students at Doral Academy Fire Mesa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
The largest demographic group at Doral Academy Fire Mesa is Hispanic or Latino at 38.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy Fire Mesa ranks #9 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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa a good school?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Doral Academy Fire Mesa, 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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