- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Garrett Elton M Jhs grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 320006000291 · Boulder City, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 19:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Garrett Elton M Jhs grew from 380 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Garrett Elton M Jhs 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 399
Garrett Elton M Jhs
399 students
What this shows Garrett Elton M Jhs reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garrett Elton M Jhs compares
Garrett Elton M Jhs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,569
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~399 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.