At a glance
Reported students
121
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 432 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
695
Vegas Vista Academy: 121 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Vegas Vista Academy
Vegas Vista Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Las Vegas. It is one of 86 current school records connected to State Sponsored Charter Schools. NCES reports 121 students for 2024–25.
Among 432 elementary schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 497 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the Nevada median of 16.5:1 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (62.8%) and Black (18.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vegas Vista Academy
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.1%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.4%
- Hispanic62.8%
- Black18.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in State Sponsored Charter Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Elementary · Grades KG–05
117 reported students
Learning Bridge
Elementary · Grades KG–08
166 reported students
Honors Academy of Literature
Elementary · Grades KG–08
208 reported students
Strong Start Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
216 reported students
Silver Sands Montessori
Elementary · Grades KG–08
226 reported students
Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Vegas Vista Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence Elementary · Charter · State Sponsored Charter Schools | KG–08 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Reed Doris M ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 578 | 0.3 mi |
| Ronzone Bertha ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 693 | 0.8 mi |
| Bunker Berkeley L ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 586 | 1 mi |
| Fong Wing and Lilly ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 609 | 1.3 mi |
| Tobler R E ES Elementary · Clark County | PK–05 | 492 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vegas Vista Academy
What grades does Vegas Vista Academy serve?
Vegas Vista Academy reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in State Sponsored Charter Schools.
How many students attend Vegas Vista Academy?
Vegas Vista Academy reported 121 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 432 Nevada elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vegas Vista Academy?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 121 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 16.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Vegas Vista Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vegas Vista Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Vegas Vista Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
66.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Vegas Vista Academy in?
Vegas Vista Academy is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, based in Carson City, NV, which operates 86 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vegas Vista Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Do & Be Arts Academy of Excellence (under 0.1 mi), Reed Doris M ES (0.3 mi), Ronzone Bertha ES (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.