- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es
Federal NCES profile for Scherkenbach William & Mary Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000623
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #18 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scherkenbach William & Mary Es ranks #18 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 320006000623 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 16.2:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Scherkenbach William & Mary 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 536
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es
536 students
What this shows Scherkenbach William & Mary Es reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scherkenbach William & Mary Es compares
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 32% in Nevada - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 12.3%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 41.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Scherkenbach William & Mary 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 Scherkenbach William & Mary 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 Scherkenbach William & Mary 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scherkenbach William & Mary Es
How many students attend Scherkenbach William & Mary Es?
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scherkenbach William & Mary Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Scherkenbach William & Mary Es is 16.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 Scherkenbach William & Mary Es?
98.8% of students at Scherkenbach William & Mary Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scherkenbach William & Mary Es?
The largest demographic group at Scherkenbach William & Mary Es is White at 41.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scherkenbach William & Mary Es?
Scherkenbach William & Mary Es has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scherkenbach William & Mary Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Scherkenbach William & Mary Es ranks #18 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 Scherkenbach William & Mary 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.