Enrollment
216
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.3%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Strong Start Academy compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Strong Start Academy
Strong Start Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 216 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 71.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
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 Las Vegas's elementary schools, it stands alongside Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas (1,534 students): Strong Start Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.6:1 vs 43.8:1).
State-Sponsored Charter Schools also operates Mater Academy East (2,492 students) and Somerset Academy Losee (2,428 students) alongside Strong Start Academy.
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 Strong Start Academy compares
Strong Start Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,800
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State-Sponsored Charter Schools, which includes Strong Start Academy.
$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 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
- 2,492
- 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 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
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 (~216 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Strong Start Academy a good school?
Strong Start Academy earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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