- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Quest Academy Northwest
Federal NCES profile for Quest Academy Northwest, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100759Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quest Academy Northwest earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools.
- #23 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Quest Academy Northwest has class sizes larger than 90% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Academy Northwest ranks #23 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100759 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Quest Academy Northwest held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 320000100759 · Las Vegas, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
465 enr · 27.4:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Quest Academy Northwest held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Quest Academy Northwest in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
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
- This school 465
Quest Academy Northwest
465 students
What this shows Quest Academy Northwest reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quest Academy Northwest compares
Quest Academy Northwest held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 34% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 90% in Nevada - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.8%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 44.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
White 9.2%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Quest Academy Northwest is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
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 Quest Academy Northwest Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quest Academy Northwest's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- 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
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quest Academy Northwest
How many students attend Quest Academy Northwest?
Quest Academy Northwest has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quest Academy Northwest?
The student-teacher ratio at Quest Academy Northwest is 27.4:1, which is 34% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Quest Academy Northwest?
97.1% of students at Quest Academy Northwest are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quest Academy Northwest?
The largest demographic group at Quest Academy Northwest is African American at 44.1% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quest Academy Northwest?
Quest Academy Northwest has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Quest Academy Northwest rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Quest Academy Northwest ranks #23 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.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Quest Academy Northwest, State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students), Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students), and Doral Academy Red Rock (2,392 students). See the State-Sponsored Charter Schools district page for the complete list.