Enrollment
964
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Signature Preparatory compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Signature Preparatory
Signature Preparatory is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 964 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Nevada schools and 81% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 964 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (19%) (diversity index 72/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% 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.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Cadence (1,270 students): Signature Preparatory is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (37.1:1 vs 45.4:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Signature Preparatory.
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 Signature Preparatory compares
Signature Preparatory on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Signature Preparatory.
$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 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
- 2,492
- 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 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
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 (~964 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Signature Preparatory a good school?
Signature Preparatory earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 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.
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