- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Edwards Elbert Es
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Elbert Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000031
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Edwards Elbert Es earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #97 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edwards Elbert Es has class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elbert Es ranks #97 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Edwards Elbert Es held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 320006000031 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.5:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Edwards Elbert Es held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Edwards Elbert Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 535
Edwards Elbert Es
535 students
What this shows Edwards Elbert Es reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards Elbert Es compares
Edwards Elbert Es 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 18% in Nevada - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.1%
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
$11,569
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
African American 8.2%
White 2.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Edwards Elbert Es is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards Elbert 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 Edwards Elbert Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Elbert Es
How many students attend Edwards Elbert Es?
Edwards Elbert Es has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elbert Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Elbert Es is 14.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edwards Elbert Es?
98.5% of students at Edwards Elbert Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards Elbert Es?
The largest demographic group at Edwards Elbert Es is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Elbert Es?
Edwards Elbert Es has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Edwards Elbert Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Elbert Es ranks #97 of 198 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 schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Edwards Elbert 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.