Enrollment
591
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gardnerville, NV
Carson Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carson Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320009000119
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson Valley Middle School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson Valley Middle School
Carson Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Gardnerville, Nevada, enrolling 591 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.8% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Nevada average.
With 591 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 197 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% 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 middle schools, it stands alongside Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students): Carson Valley Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 19.2:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students) alongside Carson Valley Middle 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 Carson Valley Middle School compares
Carson Valley Middle 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 72% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Nevada - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 197 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Carson Valley Middle School is less mixed than 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 Carson Valley Middle 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 Carson Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Valley Middle 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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Gardnerville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~591 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carson Valley Middle School
How many students attend Carson Valley Middle School?
Carson Valley Middle School has 591 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gardnerville, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Valley Middle School is 21.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson Valley Middle School?
21.8% of students at Carson Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carson Valley Middle School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Gardnerville, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Valley Middle School?
Carson Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Carson Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 6 public 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 public schools in Gardnerville on the city page.
Is Carson Valley Middle School a good school?
Carson Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Carson Valley Middle School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students), and Minden Elementary School (371 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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