Enrollment
1,501
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Henderson, NV
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms
Federal NCES profile for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320006000127
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms has class sizes larger than 73% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Henderson, NV.
School address
District: Clark County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320006000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+9% 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
What stands out at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms is a high-poverty, large middle school in Henderson, Nevada, enrolling 1,501 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 98.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,501 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 75 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (28%) (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Henderson's middle schools, it stands alongside Webb Del E Ms (1,684 students): White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.4:1 vs 28.1:1).
Clark County School District also operates Adult Education Programs (4,559 students) and Nv Learning Academy J-Shs (3,352 students) alongside White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms.
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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms compares
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 28% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,501 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,501
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Nevada - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms is more mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark County School District, which includes White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms.
$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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms 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 | Similar 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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms'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 middle schools in Henderson
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Webb Del E Ms
Standard public school
1,684 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Miller Bob Ms
Standard public school
1,522 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
Mannion Jack & Terry Ms
Standard public school
1,463 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Greenspun Barbara & Hank Jhs
Standard public school
1,312 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Brown B Mahlon Jhs
Standard public school
783 students 17:1 students per teacher
Burkholder Lyal Ms
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~1,501 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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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 22.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Henderson, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
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 26/100 (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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms rank among middle schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms ranks #2 of 7 middle 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 middle schools in Henderson on the city page.
Is White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms a good school?
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms, 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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