- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Founders Academy of Las Vegas
Federal NCES profile for Founders Academy of Las Vegas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100843Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Founders Academy of Las Vegas earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Nevada schools.
- #154 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Founders Academy of Las Vegas has class sizes larger than 95% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Academy of Las Vegas ranks #154 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
Founders Academy of Las Vegas grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 320000100843 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · CHARTER
1,215 enr · 33.8:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Founders Academy of Las Vegas grew from 940 students in 2022-23 to 1,083 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Founders Academy of Las Vegas in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school
Founders Academy of Las Vegas
1,215 students
What this shows Founders Academy of Las Vegas reports 1,215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Founders Academy of Las Vegas compares
Founders Academy of Las Vegas is a growing 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 | 33.8:1 | ▲ 65% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 65% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,215 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,215
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
33.8:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 95% in Nevada - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$7,980
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 1215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 32.9%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 6.6%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Founders Academy of Las Vegas is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Founders Academy of Las Vegas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Founders Academy of Las Vegas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Founders Academy of Las Vegas
How many students attend Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas has 1,215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), up 143.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
The student-teacher ratio at Founders Academy of Las Vegas is 33.8:1, which is 65% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 115% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
26.8% of students at Founders Academy of Las Vegas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
The largest demographic group at Founders Academy of Las Vegas is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Founders Academy of Las Vegas?
Founders Academy of Las Vegas has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Founders Academy of Las Vegas rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Founders Academy of Las Vegas ranks #154 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Founders Academy of Las Vegas, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.