Enrollment
552
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hughes Charles Arthur Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hughes Charles Arthur Ms
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Mesquite, Nevada, enrolling 552 students.
At 17.3:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 552 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #258, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms.
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 Hughes Charles Arthur Ms compares
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Hughes Charles Arthur Ms.
$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 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
- 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mesquite on the city page.
Is Hughes Charles Arthur Ms a good school?
Hughes Charles Arthur Ms earns 15/100 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 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.
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