- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Knudson K O Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000062
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #12 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 98.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts ranks #12 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 320006000062 · Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,176 enr · 19.6:1 · 98.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts held near 1,175 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 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 1,176
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
1,176 students
What this shows Knudson K O Academy of the Arts reports 1,176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knudson K O Academy of the Arts compares
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.4% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,176 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,176
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.4%
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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 59% in Nevada - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 315 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.3%
African American 11.6%
White 9.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is less 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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts'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 (~1,176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has 1,176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,215 (2022-23) → 1,175 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is 19.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 25% 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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
98.4% of students at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts ranks #12 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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts, 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.