- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · N Las Vegas, NV
Smith J D Ms
Federal NCES profile for Smith J D Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000051
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith J D Ms earns 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Nevada schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith J D Ms has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith J D Ms ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Smith J D Ms held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 320006000051 · N Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 28.8:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Smith J D Ms held near 1,244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Smith J D Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 1,181
Smith J D Ms
1,181 students
What this shows Smith J D Ms reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith J D Ms compares
Smith J D Ms 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 40% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 91% in Nevada - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$11,569
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 591 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 278 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
African American 9.2%
White 3.4%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Smith J D Ms is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith J D Ms 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith J D Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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Nationwide middle 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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith J D Ms
How many students attend Smith J D Ms?
Smith J D Ms has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in N Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,254 (2022-23) → 1,244 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith J D Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith J D Ms is 28.8:1, which is 40% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith J D Ms?
98.9% of students at Smith J D Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith J D Ms?
The largest demographic group at Smith J D Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in N Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith J D Ms?
Smith J D Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smith J D Ms rank among middle schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith J D Ms ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in N Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Smith J D Ms, 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.