Enrollment
216
Elementary
DISTRICT 696 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·STATE SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS·NCES 320000100974
Strong Start Academy
310 S 9th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 · (702) 463-0222 · Clark County
GRADES KG–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL216 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 34.0:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
216 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 85%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 57 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 58 | 27% |
| Grade 2 | 51 | 24% |
| Grade 3 | 20 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 30 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (57) is 90% larger than its 4th grade class (30).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within State Sponsored Charter Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Strong Start Academy
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Start Academy this school | 216 | 100.0% | N/A |
| McCall Quannah Elementary School N Las Vegas | 252 | 100.0% | 31.0% |
| Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy Elementary School RENO | 253 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
| King Jr Martin Luther Elementary School Las Vegas | 349 | 100.0% | 15.9% |
| Adams Kirk Elementary School Las Vegas | 321 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
| Battle Born Academy Las Vegas | 330 | 94.2% | N/A |
Matched among Nevada elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Strong Start Academy ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nevada | In Clark County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 216 | #378 of 442 | #262 of 276 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #183 of 379 | #140 of 261 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.2% | #306 of 381 | #213 of 262 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #12 of 386 | #11 of 260 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 216 | 13 | 16.6:1 | 100% (216) |
| 2023-24 | 142 | 13 | 10.9:1 | 100% (142) |
| 2022-23 | 80 | 10 | 8.0:1 | 83% (66) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Strong Start Academy.
About Strong Start Academy
Strong Start Academy is a small elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, that operates as a charter school. The school counted 216 students in 2024-25, covering kindergarten through 4. The school is 55% below the average for elementary schools in Nevada.
State Sponsored Charter Schools has 64,162 students in 83 schools, and Strong Start Academy is one of those schools.
Hispanic students are 72% of those enrolled at Strong Start Academy. The rest of enrollment is 17% Black, 6% White, and 5% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Clark County's population at about 32%. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 45, compared with 70 nationally.
On staff are 13 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. Statewide, elementary schools in Nevada average 18.1:1. Strong Start Academy has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 100%.
In Clark County, median household income comes to about $76,472, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 28% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Clark County counts 462 public schools with about 360,225 students.
Measured in a straight line, Las Vegas Academy of the Arts High School is about 0.1 miles from Strong Start Academy. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Its location is classified as City: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics. Strong Start Academy holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
People who know Strong Start Academy can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Clark County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,329,548
Census ACS
Median income
$76,472
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
462
360,225 students
Quick facts
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Nearby schools
- Las Vegas Academy of the Arts High School0.1 mi · 1,743
- Nevada State High School Downtown0.5 mi · 22
- Park John S Elementary School0.7 mi · 551
- Hollingsworth Howard Elementary School0.8 mi · 517
- Crestwood Elementary School0.9 mi · 551
- Central Technical Training Academy0.9 mi · 92
Frequently asked questions
About Strong Start AcademyHow many students attend Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy enrolls approximately 216 students in grades KG-04.
Is Strong Start Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Strong Start Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-04.
How many teachers does Strong Start Academy have?
Strong Start Academy employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.6:1.
How diverse is Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy reports a student body of 6% White, 72% Hispanic, 17% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy is overseen by State Sponsored Charter Schools in Clark County.
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