Enrollment
971
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, NV
Somerset Academy Stephanie
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Stephanie, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100910Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Stephanie earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Stephanie has class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Stephanie ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Stephanie compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Stephanie
Somerset Academy Stephanie is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 971 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 971 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 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (30%) (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 971 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% 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.
Among Henderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Cadence (1,270 students): Somerset Academy Stephanie is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.7:1 vs 45.4:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Somerset Academy Stephanie.
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 Stephanie compares
Somerset Academy Stephanie on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 61% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 78% in Nevada - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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 971 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 38.8%
White 30.2%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Somerset Academy Stephanie 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 Stephanie.
$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 Stephanie 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Doral Academy Red Rock | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Stephanie'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 Henderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Legacy Traditional School Cadence
Standard public school
1,270 students 45.4:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Inspirada
Standard public school
1,193 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Signature Preparatory
Standard public school
964 students 37.1:1 students per teacher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Horizon
Standard public school
892 students 27:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Windmill
Standard public school
419 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Silver Sands Montessori
Standard public school
226 students 32.3:1 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 (~971 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Stephanie
How many students attend Somerset Academy Stephanie?
Somerset Academy Stephanie has 971 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Stephanie?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Stephanie is 23.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Stephanie?
30.3% of students at Somerset Academy Stephanie are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Stephanie?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Stephanie is Hispanic or Latino at 38.8% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Stephanie?
Somerset Academy Stephanie has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Stephanie rank among elementary schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Stephanie ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
Is Somerset Academy Stephanie a good school?
Somerset Academy Stephanie earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Stephanie, 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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