- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
Federal NCES profile for Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000403
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #24 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies ranks #24 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 320006000403 · Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,329 enr · 20.8:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies held near 1,298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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 1,329
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
1,329 students
What this shows Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies reports 1,329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies compares
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,329 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,329
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Nevada - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
215
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 19.6%
African American 16.1%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is more 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 Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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 Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies'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
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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 (~1,329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
How many students attend Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies has 1,329 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,356 (2022-23) → 1,298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is 20.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
98.3% of students at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
The largest demographic group at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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 Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies ranks #24 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies, 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.