- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Las Vegas, NV
West Prep Es
Federal NCES profile for West Prep Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320006000744
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Prep Es earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #46 of 198
- schools in Las Vegas · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Prep Es has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Prep Es ranks #46 of 198 schools in Las Vegas, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
West Prep Es shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 320006000744 · Las Vegas, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
West Prep Es shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
West Prep 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 389
West Prep Es
389 students
What this shows West Prep Es reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Prep Es compares
West Prep 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 | 97.2% | ▲ 27% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
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.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
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
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
36.0%
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
African American 21.9%
White 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, West Prep 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 West Prep 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 West Prep 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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Prep Es
How many students attend West Prep Es?
West Prep Es has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Las Vegas, NV. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Prep Es?
The student-teacher ratio at West Prep 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 West Prep Es?
97.2% of students at West Prep Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Prep Es?
The largest demographic group at West Prep Es is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Las Vegas, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Prep Es?
West Prep Es has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 West Prep Es rank among schools in Las Vegas?
By Resource Investment Index, West Prep Es ranks #46 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 West Prep 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.