- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
Ward Gene Es
Federal NCES profile for Ward Gene Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000035
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ward Gene Es earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools.
- #97 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ward Gene Es has class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ward Gene Es ranks #97 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Ward Gene Es held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 320006000035 · Las Vegas, NV Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.6:1 · 98.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
Ward Gene Es held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Ward Gene 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 599
Ward Gene Es
599 students
What this shows Ward Gene Es reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ward Gene Es compares
Ward Gene Es 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 19% in Nevada - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.2%
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 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.6%
African American 13.7%
White 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Ward Gene Es is less 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 Ward Gene 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 Ward Gene 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 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ward Gene Es
How many students attend Ward Gene Es?
Ward Gene Es has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward Gene Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Ward Gene Es is 14.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 7% 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 Ward Gene Es?
98.2% of students at Ward Gene Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ward Gene Es?
The largest demographic group at Ward Gene Es is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ward Gene Es?
Ward Gene 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 Ward Gene Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, Ward Gene Es ranks #97 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 Ward Gene 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.