Enrollment
356
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320000100952 Charter school
Explore Academy — Las Vegas, NV
Federal NCES profile for Explore Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explore Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Explore Academy reports 356 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% above the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 82% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 35% below the Nevada average and 4% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $8,822 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.6% from local sources (property taxes), 81.7% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Explore Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▼ 35% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 32% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 35% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Nevada — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,822
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 356 Top 32% in Nevada — larger than 68% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 28.9:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.8% -35% vs state
NCES ID 320000100952
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 23.9%
White 14.6%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Explore Academy.
$8,822
Per student
-52%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 43.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Explore Academy
How many students attend Explore Academy?
Explore Academy has 356 students enrolled. It is a other school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Academy is 28.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Explore Academy?
49.8% of students at Explore Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explore Academy?
The largest demographic group at Explore Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Academy?
Explore Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.