Enrollment
1,181
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 8/100.
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 8/100 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
- 8
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Smith J D Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Smith J D Ms
Smith J D Ms is a high-poverty, large middle school in N Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,181 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 91% of Nevada schools and 40% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,181 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 591 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.8% 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: 354 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,181 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 N Las Vegas's middle schools, it stands alongside Cram Brian & Teri Ms (1,431 students): Smith J D Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.8:1 vs 23.1:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Smith J D Ms.
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 Smith J D Ms compares
Smith J D Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Smith J D Ms.
$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 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
- 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 N Las Vegas
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cram Brian & Teri Ms
Standard public school
1,431 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Findlay Clifford O Ms
Standard public school
1,333 students 43:1 students per teacher
Bridger Jim Ms
Standard public school
1,072 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Sedway Marvin M Ms
Standard public school
1,038 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Swainston Theron L Ms
Standard public school
1,020 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Johnston Carroll M Ms
Standard public school
967 students 22:1 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 (~1,181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 8/100 (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 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. See all middle schools in N Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Smith J D Ms a good school?
Smith J D Ms earns 8/100 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. 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 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.
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