Enrollment
270
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320006000707 Charter school
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs — Las Vegas, NV
Federal NCES profile for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 66
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: Clark County School District · 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs 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 Knowledge Academy J-Shs reports 270 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% 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 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 270 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark County School District spends $13,359 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Knowledge Academy J-Shs 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 25% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 74% in Nevada — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$13,359
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 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.
Overview
Enrollment 270 Top 25% in Nevada — larger than 75% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 23.1:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 320006000707
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 30.0%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 6.3%
African American 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 270:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs.
$13,359
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- 228:1
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs
How many students attend Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs has 270 students enrolled. It is a other school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is 23.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs?
Explore Knowledge Academy J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.