Enrollment
1,501
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 320006000127
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms — Henderson, NV
Federal NCES profile for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 22.6:1 Nevada avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms reports 1,501 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 67.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Nevada state mean of 22.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 49% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 28% above the Nevada average and 89% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 300 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark County School District spends $13,359 per pupil district-wide, below the Nevada average of $18,421 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.1% from local sources (property taxes), 65.9% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nevada state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 22.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,501 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.1%
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
23.7:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 75% in Nevada — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,359
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nevada avg of $18,421
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 300 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,501 Top 91% in Nevada — larger than 9% of 742 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 23.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.1% +28% vs state
NCES ID 320006000127
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 28.1%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 10.1%
Asian 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 300:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.1%
In-school suspensions 162
Out-of-school suspensions 85
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms.
$13,359
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $18,421
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- 228:1
- Enrollment
- 3,352
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Enrollment
- 3,255
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Enrollment
- 3,203
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms
How many students attend White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms?
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms has 1,501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Henderson, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms is 23.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Nevada average of 22.6:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms?
98.1% of students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms?
The largest demographic group at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Henderson, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms?
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.