- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Ferron William E Es
Federal NCES profile for Ferron William E Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000118
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferron William E Es earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Nevada schools.
- #78 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferron William E Es has class sizes smaller than 72% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferron William E Es ranks #78 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Ferron William E Es shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 320006000118 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 15.7:1 · 97.4% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Ferron William E Es shrank from 588 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Ferron William E 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 548
Ferron William E Es
548 students
What this shows Ferron William E Es reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferron William E Es compares
Ferron William E Es is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.4% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 28% in Nevada - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.4%
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 548 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 10.0%
White 9.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Ferron William E 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 Ferron William E 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 Ferron William E 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 (~548 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ferron William E Es
How many students attend Ferron William E Es?
Ferron William E Es has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferron William E Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferron William E Es is 15.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 0% higher 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 Ferron William E Es?
97.4% of students at Ferron William E Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferron William E Es?
The largest demographic group at Ferron William E Es is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferron William E Es?
Ferron William E Es has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Ferron William E Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferron William E Es ranks #78 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 Ferron William E 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.