- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mcdoniel Estes M Es grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 320006000342 · Henderson, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.4:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Mcdoniel Estes M Es grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 416 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Mcdoniel Estes M Es 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 388
Mcdoniel Estes M Es
388 students
What this shows Mcdoniel Estes M Es reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdoniel Estes M Es compares
Mcdoniel Estes M Es 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,569
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
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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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 416 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.