Enrollment
284
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Leadership Academy of Nevada
Federal NCES profile for Leadership Academy of Nevada, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100886Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leadership Academy of Nevada earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #23 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Leadership Academy of Nevada has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leadership Academy of Nevada ranks #23 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leadership Academy of Nevada compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leadership Academy of Nevada
Leadership Academy of Nevada is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 284 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Nevada schools and 39% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 17.6% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 284 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 21 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% 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): Leadership Academy of Nevada is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.4:1 vs 23:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Leadership Academy of Nevada.
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 Leadership Academy of Nevada compares
Leadership Academy of Nevada on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 77% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 91% in Nevada - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,800
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 4.9%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Leadership Academy of Nevada is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Leadership Academy of Nevada.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 Leadership Academy of Nevada Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leadership Academy of Nevada's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 2,392
- Students per teacher
- 29.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,268
- Students per teacher
- 28.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Leadership Academy of Nevada
How many students attend Leadership Academy of Nevada?
Leadership Academy of Nevada has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Academy of Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Academy of Nevada is 28.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 81% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leadership Academy of Nevada?
17.6% of students at Leadership Academy of Nevada are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leadership Academy of Nevada?
The largest demographic group at Leadership Academy of Nevada is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leadership Academy of Nevada?
Leadership Academy of Nevada has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Leadership Academy of Nevada rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Leadership Academy of Nevada ranks #23 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 Leadership Academy of Nevada a good school?
Leadership Academy of Nevada earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Leadership Academy of Nevada, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.
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