Enrollment
313
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laughlin J-Shs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laughlin J-Shs
Laughlin J-Shs is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Laughlin, Nevada, enrolling 313 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, Laughlin J-Shs is leaner than roughly 88% of Nevada schools and 34% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 96.7% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 313 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 84 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (37%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.5% 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.
Discipline events run high: 71 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 313 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Laughlin's public schools, it stands alongside Bennett William G Es (330 students): Laughlin J-Shs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 8.5:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Laughlin J-Shs.
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 Laughlin J-Shs compares
Laughlin J-Shs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Laughlin J-Shs.
$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 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
- 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 Laughlin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Laughlin J-Shs a good school?
Laughlin J-Shs earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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