- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Petersen Dean Es
Federal NCES profile for Petersen Dean Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000589
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petersen Dean Es earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #137 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Petersen Dean Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petersen Dean Es ranks #137 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Petersen Dean Es shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 320006000589 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 16.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Petersen Dean Es shrank from 779 students in 2022-23 to 727 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Petersen Dean 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 702
Petersen Dean Es
702 students
What this shows Petersen Dean Es reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petersen Dean Es compares
Petersen Dean Es is a shrinking 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 36% in Nevada - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
80.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 37.5%
Two or More 6.1%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Petersen Dean 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 Petersen Dean 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 Petersen Dean 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
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
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petersen Dean Es
How many students attend Petersen Dean Es?
Petersen Dean Es has 702 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 779 (2022-23) → 727 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersen Dean Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersen Dean Es is 16.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Petersen Dean Es?
98.8% of students at Petersen Dean Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petersen Dean Es?
The largest demographic group at Petersen Dean Es is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersen Dean Es?
Petersen Dean Es has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Petersen Dean Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Petersen Dean Es ranks #137 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Petersen Dean 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.