Enrollment
226
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, NV
Silver Sands Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Silver Sands Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100781Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Sands Montessori earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Sands Montessori has class sizes larger than 94% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sands Montessori ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Sands Montessori compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Sands Montessori
Silver Sands Montessori is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 226 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Nevada schools and 58% 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 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 226 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 28 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 Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (17%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.5% 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): Silver Sands Montessori is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (32.3:1 vs 45.4:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Silver Sands Montessori.
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 Silver Sands Montessori compares
Silver Sands Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.3:1 | ▲ 58% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 63% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 94% in Nevada - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.5%
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 55.8%
White 16.8%
Two or More 13.7%
Asian 6.6%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Silver Sands Montessori 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 Silver Sands Montessori.
$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 Silver Sands Montessori 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Sands Montessori'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
Signature Preparatory
Standard public school
964 students 37.1:1 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
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 (~226 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Sands Montessori
How many students attend Silver Sands Montessori?
Silver Sands Montessori has 226 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Sands Montessori is 32.3:1, which is 58% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Sands Montessori?
28.8% of students at Silver Sands Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Sands Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Silver Sands Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Sands Montessori?
Silver Sands Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Silver Sands Montessori rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Sands Montessori ranks #6 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 Silver Sands Montessori a good school?
Silver Sands Montessori earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Silver Sands Montessori, 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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