Enrollment
388
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
Federal NCES profile for Mcdoniel Estes M Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000342
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdoniel Estes M Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdoniel Estes M Es has class sizes smaller than 82% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdoniel Estes M Es ranks #2 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcdoniel Estes M Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcdoniel Estes M Es
Mcdoniel Estes M Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 388 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (30%) (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (2,370 students): Mcdoniel Estes M Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 30.8:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Mcdoniel Estes M Es.
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 Mcdoniel Estes M Es compares
Mcdoniel Estes M Es on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.2%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 18% in Nevada - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White 29.6%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Mcdoniel Estes M Es is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Mcdoniel Estes M Es.
$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 Mcdoniel Estes M Es 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 Mcdoniel Estes M Es'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 Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
Standard public school
2,370 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Standard public school
2,268 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sports Leadership and Management Academy
Standard public school
1,898 students 45.2:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Cadence
Standard public school
1,673 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Robert & Sandy Es
Standard public school
909 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Standard public school
872 students 28.1:1 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 (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcdoniel Estes M Es
How many students attend Mcdoniel Estes M Es?
Mcdoniel Estes M Es has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdoniel Estes M Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdoniel Estes M Es is 14.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% 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 Mcdoniel Estes M Es?
98.2% of students at Mcdoniel Estes M Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdoniel Estes M Es?
The largest demographic group at Mcdoniel Estes M Es is Hispanic or Latino at 41.2% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdoniel Estes M Es?
Mcdoniel Estes M Es has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcdoniel Estes M Es rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdoniel Estes M Es ranks #2 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Mcdoniel Estes M Es a good school?
Mcdoniel Estes M Es earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Mcdoniel Estes M Es, 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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