Enrollment
1,074
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+119% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Classical Academy K-8 compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Classical Academy K-8
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is a large charter elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,074 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Nevada schools and 119% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,074 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 25 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (16%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School North Valley (1,305 students): Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44.8:1 vs 34.3:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Freedom Classical Academy K-8.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Freedom Classical Academy K-8 compares
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Freedom Classical Academy K-8.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,074 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Freedom Classical Academy K-8 a good school?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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