- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 320009000347 · Gardnerville, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
1,510 students
- Carson Valley 591
Carson Valley Middle School
591 students
- Pau Wa Lu Midd 460
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
460 students
- Minden Element 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- This school 305
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
305 students
What this shows G. L. Scarselli Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How G. L. Scarselli Elementary School compares
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County School District reports $12,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 41.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.