School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,215
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
32.8:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada other enrollment
61th percentile
Compared with 23 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
695
Founders Academy of Las Vegas: 1,215 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
32.8:1 reported; state peer median 25.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Founders Academy of Las Vegas
Founders Academy of Las Vegas is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Las Vegas. It is one of 86 current school records connected to State Sponsored Charter Schools. NCES reports 1,215 students for 2024–25.
Among 23 other schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 797 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 32.8:1, above the Nevada median of 25.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (45.1%) and White (32.9%). English learners represent 6.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Founders Academy of Las Vegas
- 1How do the reported 32.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.9%
- Hispanic45.1%
- Black6.6%
- Asian5.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
2 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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