Enrollment
231
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000740Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools.
- #68 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 77:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy ranks #68 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000740 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
77:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+276% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 231 students.
Class loads run heavy: 77:1 is larger than about 99% of Nevada schools and 276% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 231 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 50/100).
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (77:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy.
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 Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy compares
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 77:1 | ▲ 276% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
77:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
77:1
students per teacher
- 276% above state mean
Top 99% in Nevada - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy.
$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 Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy'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 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
Similar other 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 (~231 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy?
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is 77:1, which is 276% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 390% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy?
98.2% of students at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy?
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy ranks #68 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.
Is Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy a good school?
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Clark County School District?
Besides Rainbow Dreams Early Learning Academy, 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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