- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 56.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Las Vegas, NV
Strong Start Academy
Federal NCES profile for Strong Start Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320000100974Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Strong Start Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #19 of 23
- elementary schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Strong Start Academy has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Start Academy ranks #19 of 23 elementary schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: State-Sponsored Charter Schools · Nevada
NCES ID 320000100974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Strong Start Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+77.5%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 320000100974 · Las Vegas, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
216 enr · 21.6:1 · 71.3% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Mater Academy East (2,492 students)
Strong Start Academy grew from 80 students in 2022-23 to 142 in 2023-24 (+77.5%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Strong Start Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mater Academy
Mater Academy East
2,492 students
- Somerset Acade
Somerset Academy Losee
2,428 students
- Doral Academy
Doral Academy Red Rock
2,392 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence
2,370 students
- Pinecrest Acad
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
2,268 students
- This school 216
Strong Start Academy
216 students
What this shows Strong Start Academy reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Strong Start Academy compares
Strong Start Academy is a growing 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.3% | ▼ 7% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Nevada - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$7,980
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.8%
African American 16.7%
White 6.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Strong Start Academy is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
District finance for State-Sponsored Charter Schools reports $7,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Strong Start Academy 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 | Lower economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Strong Start Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Strong Start Academy
How many students attend Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 80 (2022-23) → 142 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strong Start Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Strong Start Academy is 21.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Strong Start Academy?
71.3% of students at Strong Start Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Strong Start Academy?
The largest demographic group at Strong Start Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.8% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Strong Start Academy rank among elementary schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Strong Start Academy ranks #19 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.
What other schools are in State-Sponsored Charter Schools?
Besides Strong Start Academy, 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.