Enrollment
21
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es
Federal NCES profile for Nw Career-Technical Academy Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320006000814
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada.
- #16 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nw Career-Technical Academy Es ranks #16 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nw Career-Technical Academy Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 100.0% of students qualify for free meals, 30% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Nevada schools, with 21 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% 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.
Among Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Nw Career-Technical Academy Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 43.8:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Nw Career-Technical Academy 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 Nw Career-Technical Academy Es compares
Nw Career-Technical Academy 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 30% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Nevada - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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 52.4%
White 28.6%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Nw Career-Technical Academy Es is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Nw Career-Technical Academy 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 Nw Career-Technical Academy 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 Nw Career-Technical Academy 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 elementary schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Standard public school
1,534 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
Standard public school
1,029 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Cactus
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Saddle
Standard public school
997 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Standard public school
996 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Standard public school
993 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nw Career-Technical Academy Es
How many students attend Nw Career-Technical Academy Es?
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es has 21 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es is 21:1, which is 2% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es?
100.0% of students at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nw Career-Technical Academy Es?
The largest demographic group at Nw Career-Technical Academy Es is Hispanic or Latino at 52.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nw Career-Technical Academy Es?
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Nw Career-Technical Academy Es rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Nw Career-Technical Academy Es ranks #16 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Nw Career-Technical Academy Es a good school?
Nw Career-Technical Academy Es earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nevada. 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 Nw Career-Technical Academy 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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