Enrollment
1,076
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Las Vegas, NV
Silvestri Charles Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Silvestri Charles Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000475
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silvestri Charles Jhs earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #4 of 41
- middle schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Silvestri Charles Jhs has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silvestri Charles Jhs ranks #4 of 41 middle schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silvestri Charles Jhs compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silvestri Charles Jhs
Silvestri Charles Jhs is a high-poverty, large middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,076 students.
At 18.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,076 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (36%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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.
Discipline events run high: 454 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,076 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Las Vegas's middle schools, it stands alongside Rogich Sig Ms (1,636 students): Silvestri Charles Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.9:1 vs 29.2:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Silvestri Charles Jhs.
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 Silvestri Charles Jhs compares
Silvestri Charles Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 56% in Nevada - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 287 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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 35.7%
African American 18.5%
White 14.6%
Two or More 12.1%
Asian 11.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.4, Silvestri Charles Jhs is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Silvestri Charles Jhs.
$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 Silvestri Charles Jhs 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 Silvestri Charles Jhs'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 middle schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rogich Sig Ms
Standard public school
1,636 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Lied Stem Academy Ms
Standard public school
1,567 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Ms
Standard public school
1,540 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Cadwallader Ralph Ms
Standard public school
1,519 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Gunderson Barry and June Ms
Standard public school
1,517 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Saville Anthony Ms
Standard public school
1,477 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,076 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Silvestri Charles Jhs
How many students attend Silvestri Charles Jhs?
Silvestri Charles Jhs has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silvestri Charles Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Silvestri Charles Jhs is 18.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 20% 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 Silvestri Charles Jhs?
98.7% of students at Silvestri Charles Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silvestri Charles Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Silvestri Charles Jhs is Hispanic or Latino at 35.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silvestri Charles Jhs?
Silvestri Charles Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Silvestri Charles Jhs rank among middle schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Silvestri Charles Jhs ranks #4 of 41 middle 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 middle schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Silvestri Charles Jhs a good school?
Silvestri Charles Jhs earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Silvestri Charles Jhs, 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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