Enrollment
990
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Lone Mountain, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100901Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nevada schools.
- #11 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain has class sizes larger than 92% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Lone Mountain ranks #11 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.6%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Lone Mountain compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 990 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Nevada schools and 42% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.6% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 990 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 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (35%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 990 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Somerset Academy Lone Mountain is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (29.1:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Somerset Academy Lone Mountain.
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 Lone Mountain compares
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.1:1 | ▲ 42% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 67% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 92% in Nevada - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 990 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 42.0%
White 35.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 9.0%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Somerset Academy Lone Mountain 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 Lone Mountain.
$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 Lone Mountain 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 Lone Mountain'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 Las Vegas
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
Standard public school
1,534 students 43.8:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
Standard public school
1,029 students 32.2:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Cactus
Standard public school
998 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Saddle
Standard public school
997 students 26.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Standard public school
996 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
Standard public school
993 students 24.8:1 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 (~990 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Lone Mountain
How many students attend Somerset Academy Lone Mountain?
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain has 990 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain is 29.1:1, which is 42% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain?
25.6% of students at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Lone Mountain?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Lone Mountain is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Lone Mountain?
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Lone Mountain rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Lone Mountain ranks #11 of 23 elementary 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 elementary schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Lone Mountain a good school?
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Lone Mountain, 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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