Enrollment
399
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Boulder City, NV
Garrett Elton M Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Garrett Elton M Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000291
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garrett Elton M Jhs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Boulder City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garrett Elton M Jhs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Elton M Jhs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boulder City, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Garrett Elton M Jhs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Garrett Elton M Jhs
Garrett Elton M Jhs is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Boulder City, Nevada, enrolling 399 students.
At 19:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 99.5% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 176 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 399 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 399 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Garrett Elton M Jhs.
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 Garrett Elton M Jhs compares
Garrett Elton M Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 56% in Nevada - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$11,565
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 399 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Garrett Elton M Jhs is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Garrett Elton M Jhs.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Garrett Elton M Jhs 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 Garrett Elton M Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 middle 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 (~399 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Garrett Elton M Jhs
How many students attend Garrett Elton M Jhs?
Garrett Elton M Jhs has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Boulder City, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elton M Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elton M Jhs is 19:1, which is 7% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 21% 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 Garrett Elton M Jhs?
99.5% of students at Garrett Elton M Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garrett Elton M Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Garrett Elton M Jhs is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Boulder City, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garrett Elton M Jhs?
Garrett Elton M Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Garrett Elton M Jhs rank among public schools in Boulder City?
By Resource Investment Index, Garrett Elton M Jhs ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Boulder City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Boulder City on the city page.
Is Garrett Elton M Jhs a good school?
Garrett Elton M Jhs earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Garrett Elton M Jhs, 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.
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