- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Mater Academy East
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320000100955Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy East earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Nevada.
- #88 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56.6:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy East has class sizes larger than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy East ranks #88 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+470 students YoY
Mater Academy East grew from 1,903 students in 2022-23 to 2,373 in 2023-24 (+24.7%).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+470 students YoY 320000100955 · Las Vegas, NV Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,492 enr · 56.6:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students)
Mater Academy East grew from 1,903 students in 2022-23 to 2,373 in 2023-24 (+24.7%). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
2,172 students
What this shows Mater Academy East reports 2,492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy East compares
Mater Academy East is a growing 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 | 56.6:1 | ▲ 176% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 22% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,492 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,492
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
56.6:1
students per teacher
- 176% above state mean
Top 98% in Nevada - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$7,980
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 1246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.0%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 3.2%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Mater Academy East is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Academy East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Academy Losee | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Sky Pointe | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,172
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
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
West Preparatory Institute J-Shs
Standard public school
1,276 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy East
How many students attend Mater Academy East?
Mater Academy East has 2,492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,903 (2022-23) → 2,373 (2023-24), up 470.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy East?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy East is 56.6:1, which is 176% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 261% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy East?
93.4% of students at Mater Academy East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy East?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy East is Hispanic or Latino at 82.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy East?
Mater Academy East has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Mater Academy East rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy East ranks #88 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.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Mater Academy East, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students), and Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (2,370 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.