- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Stewart Helen J
Federal NCES profile for Stewart Helen J, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000774
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stewart Helen J earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools.
- #13 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stewart Helen J has class sizes smaller than 98% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Helen J ranks #13 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Stewart Helen J shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 320006000774 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 5.1:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Stewart Helen J shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Stewart Helen J in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adult Educatio
Adult Education Programs
4,559 students
- Nv Learning Ac
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
3,352 students
- Desert Oasis H
Desert Oasis Hs
3,300 students
- Sierra Vista H
Sierra Vista Hs
3,255 students
- Liberty Hs
Liberty Hs
3,203 students
- This school 123
Stewart Helen J
123 students
What this shows Stewart Helen J reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stewart Helen J compares
Stewart Helen J is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.1:1 | ▼ 75% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 26% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
5.1:1
students per teacher
- 75% below state mean
Top 2% in Nevada - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$11,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Stewart Helen J is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
District finance for Clark County School District reports $11,569 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stewart Helen J Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Education Programs | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Nv Learning Academy J-Shs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Oasis Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra Vista Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stewart Helen J's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Las Vegas
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nv Learning Academy J-Shs
Standard public school
3,352 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mater Academy East
Standard public school
2,492 students 56.6:1 students per teacher
Doral Academy Red Rock
Standard public school
2,392 students 29.9:1 students per teacher
Somerset Academy Sky Pointe
Standard public school
2,172 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Amplus Durango
Standard public school
1,761 students 41:1 students per teacher
Nevada Virtual Academy
Standard public school
1,625 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~5.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stewart Helen J
How many students attend Stewart Helen J?
Stewart Helen J has 123 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stewart Helen J?
The student-teacher ratio at Stewart Helen J is 5.1:1, which is 75% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, 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 Stewart Helen J?
Stewart Helen J has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stewart Helen J rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Stewart Helen J ranks #13 of 198 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 schools in Las Vegas on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Stewart Helen J, Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students), Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students), and Desert Oasis Hs (3,300 students). See the Clark County School District district page for the complete list.