Strong Start Academy serves 80 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Strong Start Academy's student population of 80 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Strong Start Academy is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
62%
44%
Black
14%
12%
White
6%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Strong Start Academy?
80 students attend Strong Start Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Strong Start Academy students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Strong Start Academy offer ?
Strong Start Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Strong Start Academy part of?
Strong Start Academy is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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