Enrollment
718
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · N Las Vegas, NV
Duncan Ruby Es
Federal NCES profile for Duncan Ruby Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000805
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Duncan Ruby Es earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #26 of 29
- schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Duncan Ruby Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Ruby Es ranks #26 of 29 schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000805 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Duncan Ruby Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Duncan Ruby Es
Duncan Ruby Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 718 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.4% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 718 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 718 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.5% 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.
Among N Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Triggs Vincent L Es (798 students): Duncan Ruby Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.1:1 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 Duncan Ruby 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 Duncan Ruby Es compares
Duncan Ruby 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 67% in Nevada - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 718 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 42.9%
African American 33.6%
White 9.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Duncan Ruby Es is more 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 Duncan Ruby 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 Duncan Ruby 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 Duncan Ruby 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
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
Goynes Theron H & Naomi D Es
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 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 (~718 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Duncan Ruby Es
How many students attend Duncan Ruby Es?
Duncan Ruby Es has 718 students enrolled. It is a public school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duncan Ruby Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Duncan Ruby Es is 21.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Duncan Ruby Es?
97.4% of students at Duncan Ruby Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Duncan Ruby Es?
The largest demographic group at Duncan Ruby Es is Hispanic or Latino at 42.9% 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 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Duncan Ruby Es?
Duncan Ruby Es has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Duncan Ruby Es rank among schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Duncan Ruby Es ranks #26 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 Duncan Ruby Es a good school?
Duncan Ruby Es earns 21/100 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 Duncan Ruby 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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