Enrollment
1,182
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Las Vegas, NV
Somerset Academy Aliante
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Aliante, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100921Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Aliante earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Aliante has class sizes larger than 91% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Aliante ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100921 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
21.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Aliante compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Aliante
Somerset Academy Aliante is a large charter elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 1,182 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.0% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 1,182 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.
Among 31 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (28%) (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1182 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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 North Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School North Valley (1,305 students): Somerset Academy Aliante is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (28.8:1 vs 34.3:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Somerset Academy Aliante.
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 Somerset Academy Aliante compares
Somerset Academy Aliante 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 | 21.0% | ▼ 73% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | 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.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
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
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 38.7%
White 27.5%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 12.3%
Asian 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Somerset Academy Aliante 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 Somerset Academy Aliante.
$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 Somerset Academy Aliante 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Aliante'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 North Las Vegas
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School North Valley
Standard public school
1,305 students 34.3:1 students per teacher
Freedom Classical Academy K-8
Standard public school
1,074 students 44.8:1 students per teacher
Civica Academy
Standard public school
1,074 students
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
Standard public school
764 students 27.3:1 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 (~1,182 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Aliante
How many students attend Somerset Academy Aliante?
Somerset Academy Aliante has 1,182 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Aliante?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Aliante 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 Somerset Academy Aliante?
21.0% of students at Somerset Academy Aliante are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Aliante?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Aliante is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in North Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Aliante?
Somerset Academy Aliante 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 Somerset Academy Aliante rank among elementary schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Aliante ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, 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 North Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Aliante a good school?
Somerset Academy Aliante earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Somerset Academy Aliante, 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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