- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Las Vegas, NV
Freedom Classical Academy K-8
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Classical Academy K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100842Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 has class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Classical Academy K-8 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 320000100842 · North Las Vegas, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,074 enr · 44.8:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 held near 1,064 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 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
Freedom Classical Academy K-8
1,074 students
What this shows Freedom Classical Academy K-8 reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Classical Academy K-8 compares
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 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 | 44.8:1 | ▲ 119% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▼ 49% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
44.8:1
students per teacher
- 119% above state mean
Top 97% in Nevada - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 16.1%
African American 13.9%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 Freedom Classical Academy K-8 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Classical Academy K-8'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 elementary schools in North Las Vegas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School North Valley
Standard public school
1,305 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Aliante
Standard public school
1,182 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Civica Academy
Standard public school
1,074 students
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
Standard public school
764 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Classical Academy K-8
How many students attend Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 has 1,074 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,054 (2022-23) → 1,064 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is 44.8:1, which is 119% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 185% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
38.8% of students at Freedom Classical Academy K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in North Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Classical Academy K-8 rank among elementary schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Classical Academy K-8 ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Freedom Classical Academy K-8, 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.