Enrollment
575
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · N Las Vegas, NV
Herron Fay Es
Federal NCES profile for Herron Fay Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000033
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herron Fay Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #5 of 29
- schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Herron Fay Es has class sizes smaller than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herron Fay Es ranks #5 of 29 schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herron Fay Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herron Fay Es
Herron Fay Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 575 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.2% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 575 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 575 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% 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.
Among N Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Triggs Vincent L Es (798 students): Herron Fay Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 22.2:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Herron Fay Es.
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 Herron Fay Es compares
Herron Fay Es on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 22% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 30% in Nevada - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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 575 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 88.9%
African American 5.0%
White 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.5, Herron Fay Es is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Herron Fay Es.
$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 Herron Fay Es 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 Herron Fay Es'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 other schools in N Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Triggs Vincent L Es
Standard public school
798 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hayden Don E Es
Standard public school
782 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Dickens D L Dusty Es
Standard public school
775 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Duncan Ruby Es
Standard public school
718 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Jesse D Es
Standard public school
712 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Priest Richard C Es
Standard public school
702 students 19:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Herron Fay Es's federal record.
- Compare Herron Fay Es against another school. Compare schools
- Clark County School District's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Herron Fay Es
How many students attend Herron Fay Es?
Herron Fay Es has 575 students enrolled. It is a public school in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herron Fay Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Herron Fay Es is 16:1, which is 22% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 2% 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 Herron Fay Es?
97.2% of students at Herron Fay Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herron Fay Es?
The largest demographic group at Herron Fay Es is Hispanic or Latino at 88.9% of enrollment, in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herron Fay Es?
Herron Fay Es has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Herron Fay Es rank among schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Herron Fay Es ranks #5 of 29 schools in N 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 N Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Herron Fay Es a good school?
Herron Fay Es earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Herron Fay Es, 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.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.