Enrollment
599
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.2%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ward Gene Es compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ward Gene Es
Ward Gene Es is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Las Vegas, Nevada, enrolling 599 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 599 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 268 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #123.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 599 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Clark County School District spends $11,565 per pupil, 30% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Las Vegas's public schools, it stands alongside Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students): Ward Gene Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 23:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside Ward Gene Es.
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 Ward Gene Es compares
Ward Gene Es on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,565
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes Ward Gene Es.
$11,565
Per student
-30%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.1%
State 65.9%
Federal 17.0%
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 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
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
Similar other 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 (~599 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ward Gene Es a good school?
Ward Gene Es earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Nevada schools. 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 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.
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