Enrollment
305
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardnerville, NV
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000347
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How G. L. Scarselli Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gardnerville, Nevada, enrolling 305 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 305 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 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #22.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.3% 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 C. C. Meneley Elementary School (363 students): G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 15.1:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside G. L. Scarselli 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 G. L. Scarselli Elementary School compares
G. L. Scarselli 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 60% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 24% in Nevada - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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 305 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 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes G. L. Scarselli 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 G. L. Scarselli 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to G. L. Scarselli 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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
How many students attend G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardnerville, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 3% 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 G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
30.7% of students at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is White at 70.5% of enrollment, in Gardnerville, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 G. L. Scarselli Elementary School rank among schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks #4 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 G. L. Scarselli Elementary School a good school?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 G. L. Scarselli 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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