Enrollment
465
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quest Academy Northwest compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quest Academy Northwest
Quest Academy Northwest is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Nevada schools and 34% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 97.1% lands close to the Nevada typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 234 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #234, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State-Sponsored Charter Schools spends $7,800 per pupil, 53% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Quest Academy Northwest is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.4:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Quest Academy Northwest.
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 Quest Academy Northwest compares
Quest Academy Northwest on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Quest Academy Northwest.
$7,800
Per student
-53%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 15.7%
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 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
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~465 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Quest Academy Northwest a good school?
Quest Academy Northwest earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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