- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laughlin, NV
Laughlin J-Shs
Federal NCES profile for Laughlin J-Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000408
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laughlin J-Shs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
Laughlin J-Shs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000408 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Laughlin J-Shs shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 320006000408 · Laughlin, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 13.6:1 · 96.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Laughlin J-Shs shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Laughlin J-Shs 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 313
Laughlin J-Shs
313 students
What this shows Laughlin J-Shs reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laughlin J-Shs compares
Laughlin J-Shs is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.7% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Nevada - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
White 37.1%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Laughlin J-Shs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Laughlin J-Shs 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 Laughlin J-Shs'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
Similar other schools in Laughlin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~313 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laughlin J-Shs
How many students attend Laughlin J-Shs?
Laughlin J-Shs has 313 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laughlin, NV. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laughlin J-Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Laughlin J-Shs is 13.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% lower 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 Laughlin J-Shs?
96.7% of students at Laughlin J-Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laughlin J-Shs?
The largest demographic group at Laughlin J-Shs is Hispanic or Latino at 39.0% of enrollment, in Laughlin, 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 Laughlin J-Shs?
Laughlin J-Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Laughlin J-Shs, 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.