Enrollment
563
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Jydstrup Helen Es
Federal NCES profile for Jydstrup Helen Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000398
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jydstrup Helen Es earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #188 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jydstrup Helen Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jydstrup Helen Es ranks #188 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jydstrup Helen Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jydstrup Helen Es
Jydstrup Helen Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.9% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 270 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #232, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% 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 Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Jydstrup Helen Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Jydstrup Helen 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 Jydstrup Helen Es compares
Jydstrup Helen 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.9%
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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 62% in Nevada - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.6%
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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
African American 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
White 9.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Jydstrup Helen Es is more 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 Jydstrup Helen 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 Jydstrup Helen 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 Jydstrup Helen 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 Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jydstrup Helen Es
How many students attend Jydstrup Helen Es?
Jydstrup Helen Es has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jydstrup Helen Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Jydstrup Helen Es is 20.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 28% 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 Jydstrup Helen Es?
97.9% of students at Jydstrup Helen Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jydstrup Helen Es?
The largest demographic group at Jydstrup Helen Es is African American at 38.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jydstrup Helen Es?
Jydstrup Helen Es has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Jydstrup Helen Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Jydstrup Helen Es ranks #188 of 198 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 schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Jydstrup Helen Es a good school?
Jydstrup Helen Es earns 22/100 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 Jydstrup Helen 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.
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