Enrollment
123
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 320006000774
Stewart Helen J — Las Vegas, NV
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Helen J, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.4:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
-76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.9%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stewart Helen J compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stewart Helen J reports 123 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 76% below the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 66% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Nevada average and 87% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 33.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark County School District spends $13,359 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stewart Helen J compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.4:1 | ▼ 76% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% 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
5.4:1
students per teacher
— 76% below state mean
Top 2% in Nevada — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,359
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 123 Top 17% in Nevada — larger than 83% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 5.4:1 -76% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.9% +26% vs state
NCES ID 320006000774
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.1%
White 18.7%
African American 18.7%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Stewart Helen J.
$13,359
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- 228:1
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stewart Helen J
How many students attend Stewart Helen J?
Stewart Helen J has 123 students enrolled. It is a other school in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Helen J?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Helen J is 5.4:1, which is 76% lower than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 66% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stewart Helen J?
96.9% of students at Stewart Helen J are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stewart Helen J?
The largest demographic group at Stewart Helen J is Hispanic or Latino at 43.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stewart Helen J?
Stewart Helen J has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.