- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, NV
Signature Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Signature Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100938Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Signature Preparatory earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Nevada schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Signature Preparatory has class sizes larger than 96% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Signature Preparatory ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Signature Preparatory held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 320000100938 · Henderson, NV Elementary · MID · CHARTER
964 enr · 37.1:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Signature Preparatory held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Signature Preparatory 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 964
Signature Preparatory
964 students
What this shows Signature Preparatory reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Signature Preparatory compares
Signature Preparatory 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 | 37.1:1 | ▲ 81% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 38% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.1:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
37.1:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 96% in Nevada - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 19.2%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Signature Preparatory 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 Signature Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset Academy Losee | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Signature Preparatory'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 Henderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Cadence
Standard public school
1,270 students 45.4:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada
Standard public school
1,193 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Standard public school
971 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Standard public school
892 students 27:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Windmill
Standard public school
419 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Sands Montessori
Standard public school
226 students 32.3:1 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 (~964 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Signature Preparatory
How many students attend Signature Preparatory?
Signature Preparatory has 964 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, NV. CCD year-over-year: 978 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signature Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Signature Preparatory is 37.1:1, which is 81% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 136% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Signature Preparatory?
48.0% of students at Signature Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Signature Preparatory?
The largest demographic group at Signature Preparatory is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Signature Preparatory?
Signature Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Signature Preparatory rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Signature Preparatory ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Signature Preparatory, 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.