- Enrollment
- 4,559
- Students per teacher
- -
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms held near 1,533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 320006000127 · Henderson, NV Middle · MID · TRAD
1,501 enr · 22.4:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Adult Education Programs (4,559 students)
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms held near 1,533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms 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 1,501
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms
1,501 students
What this shows White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms reports 1,501 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms compares
White Thurman Academy of the Arts Ms 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,569
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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Nationwide middle 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 (~1,501 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,585 (2022-23) → 1,533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.