- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, NV
Thorpe Jim Es
Federal NCES profile for Thorpe Jim Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000076
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorpe Jim Es earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #27 of 33
- schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorpe Jim Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe Jim Es ranks #27 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Thorpe Jim Es shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 320006000076 · Henderson, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.9:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Thorpe Jim Es shrank from 426 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Thorpe Jim Es 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 455
Thorpe Jim Es
455 students
What this shows Thorpe Jim Es reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorpe Jim Es compares
Thorpe Jim Es 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 29% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Nevada average of 76.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 38% in Nevada - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
71.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
African American 22.6%
Two or More 11.9%
White 11.0%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Thorpe Jim Es is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Thorpe Jim Es 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 Thorpe Jim Es'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 Henderson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Sloan Canyon
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2,268 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sports Leadership and Management Academy
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1,898 students 45.2:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Cadence
Standard public school
1,673 students 37.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Robert & Sandy Es
Standard public school
909 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Coral Academy Sandy Ridge
Standard public school
872 students 28.1:1 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorpe Jim Es
How many students attend Thorpe Jim Es?
Thorpe Jim Es has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, NV. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Jim Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Jim Es is 16.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% higher 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 Thorpe Jim Es?
99.1% of students at Thorpe Jim Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorpe Jim Es?
The largest demographic group at Thorpe Jim Es is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorpe Jim Es?
Thorpe Jim Es has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Thorpe Jim Es rank among schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe Jim Es ranks #27 of 33 schools in Henderson, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Clark County School District?
Besides Thorpe Jim Es, 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.