Enrollment
764
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Las Vegas, NV
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy North Las Vegas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100904Charter school
👥 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
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in North Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas has class sizes larger than 89% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy North Las Vegas ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy North Las Vegas compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is a mid-sized charter elementary school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 89% of Nevada schools and 33% above the 20.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 764 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 34 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #33, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 764 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among North Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School North Valley (1,305 students): Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (27.3:1 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 North Las Vegas.
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 North Las Vegas compares
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 33% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 49% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 89% in Nevada - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$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 764 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 38.4%
African American 29.6%
White 13.7%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Somerset Academy North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas.
$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 North Las Vegas 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy North Las Vegas'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
Somerset Academy Aliante
Standard public school
1,182 students 28.8:1 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
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 (~764 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy North Las Vegas
How many students attend Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas has 764 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is 27.3:1, which is 33% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
39.5% of students at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is Hispanic or Latino at 38.4% 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 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas 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 Somerset Academy North Las Vegas rank among elementary schools in North Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy North Las Vegas ranks #5 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 North Las Vegas a good school?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 North Las Vegas, 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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