- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · N Las Vegas, NV
Swainston Theron L Ms
Federal NCES profile for Swainston Theron L Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000084
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Swainston Theron L Ms earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in N Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 97.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Swainston Theron L Ms has class sizes larger than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Swainston Theron L Ms ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in N Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Swainston Theron L Ms held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 320006000084 · N Las Vegas, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,020 enr · 23.7:1 · 97.7% lunch · RII 9
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Swainston Theron L Ms held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Swainston Theron L Ms 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 1,020
Swainston Theron L Ms
1,020 students
What this shows Swainston Theron L Ms reports 1,020 students on the CCD universe file.
How Swainston Theron L Ms compares
Swainston Theron L Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 97.7% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,020 | top 17% | - | - |
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.
1,020
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
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
62.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
334
in-school suspensions + 470 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 78.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
African American 26.8%
White 7.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Swainston Theron L Ms 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 Swainston Theron L Ms 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Swainston Theron L Ms'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
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Nationwide middle 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 (~1,020 students)
Frequently asked questions about Swainston Theron L Ms
How many students attend Swainston Theron L Ms?
Swainston Theron L Ms has 1,020 students enrolled. It is a middle school in N Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 1,041 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainston Theron L Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Swainston Theron L Ms 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 Swainston Theron L Ms?
97.7% of students at Swainston Theron L Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Swainston Theron L Ms?
The largest demographic group at Swainston Theron L Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in N Las Vegas, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Swainston Theron L Ms?
Swainston Theron L Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Swainston Theron L Ms rank among middle schools in N Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Swainston Theron L Ms ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in N Las Vegas, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Swainston Theron L Ms, 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.