Enrollment
363
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardnerville, NV
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C. C. Meneley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000293
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. C. Meneley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C. C. Meneley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. C. Meneley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C. C. Meneley Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at C. C. Meneley Elementary School
C. C. Meneley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gardnerville, Nevada, enrolling 363 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 363 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 363 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Gardnerville's public schools, it stands alongside G. L. Scarselli Elementary School (305 students): C. C. Meneley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 15.3:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside C. C. Meneley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C. C. Meneley Elementary School compares
C. C. Meneley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 51% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 22% in Nevada - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, C. C. Meneley Elementary School is about as mixed as the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes C. C. Meneley Elementary School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How C. C. Meneley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. C. Meneley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Gardnerville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C. C. Meneley Elementary School
How many students attend C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardnerville, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. C. Meneley Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
37.5% of students at C. C. Meneley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C. C. Meneley Elementary School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Gardnerville, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C. C. Meneley Elementary School rank among schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, C. C. Meneley Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gardnerville on the city page.
Is C. C. Meneley Elementary School a good school?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Nevada schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District?
Besides C. C. Meneley Elementary School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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