- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mesquite, NV
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hughes Charles Arthur Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000592
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Charles Arthur Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mesquite, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 320006000592 · Mesquite, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 17.3:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms 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 552
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms
552 students
What this shows Hughes Charles Arthur Ms reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hughes Charles Arthur Ms compares
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 42% in Nevada - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.8%
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 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 44.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Hughes Charles Arthur Ms is about as mixed as 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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms 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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms'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 (~552 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Charles Arthur Ms
How many students attend Hughes Charles Arthur Ms?
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms has 552 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mesquite, NV. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Charles Arthur Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Charles Arthur Ms is 17.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 10% 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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms?
98.2% of students at Hughes Charles Arthur Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hughes Charles Arthur Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hughes Charles Arthur Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Mesquite, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hughes Charles Arthur Ms?
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms rank among public schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Hughes Charles Arthur Ms ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mesquite, 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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms, 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.