Enrollment
710
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Smalley James E & a Rae Es
Federal NCES profile for Smalley James E & a Rae Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000732
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smalley James E & a Rae Es earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #9 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smalley James E & a Rae Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smalley James E & a Rae Es ranks #9 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smalley James E & a Rae Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smalley James E & a Rae Es
Smalley James E & a Rae Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 710 students.
At 19.7:1, 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 is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 29% above the Nevada average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 710 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 710 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Henderson's public schools, it stands alongside Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence (2,370 students): Smalley James E & a Rae Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 30.8:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Smalley James E & a Rae Es.
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 Smalley James E & a Rae Es compares
Smalley James E & a Rae Es on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▼ 4% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 710 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
710
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 60% in Nevada - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 710 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Smalley James E & a Rae Es is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Smalley James E & a Rae Es.
$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 Smalley James E & a Rae 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 Smalley James E & a Rae Es'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 other schools in Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
Standard public school
2,370 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
Standard public school
2,268 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sports Leadership and Management Academy
Standard public school
1,898 students 45.2:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Cadence
Standard public school
1,673 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Robert & Sandy Es
Standard public school
909 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Standard public school
872 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~710 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Smalley James E & a Rae Es
How many students attend Smalley James E & a Rae Es?
Smalley James E & a Rae Es has 710 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smalley James E & a Rae Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Smalley James E & a Rae Es is 19.7:1, which is 4% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 25% 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 Smalley James E & a Rae Es?
99.4% of students at Smalley James E & a Rae Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smalley James E & a Rae Es?
The largest demographic group at Smalley James E & a Rae Es is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smalley James E & a Rae Es?
Smalley James E & a Rae Es has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Smalley James E & a Rae Es rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Smalley James E & a Rae Es ranks #9 of 33 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 schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is Smalley James E & a Rae Es a good school?
Smalley James E & a Rae Es earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 Smalley James E & a Rae 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.
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