Enrollment
300
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gardnerville, NV
Gardnerville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gardnerville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000121
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gardnerville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gardnerville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gardnerville Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gardnerville Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gardnerville Elementary School
Gardnerville Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gardnerville, Nevada, enrolling 300 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, Gardnerville Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Nevada schools and 34% under the state's 20.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 300 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% 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): Gardnerville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville Elementary School compares
Gardnerville 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 60% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 12% in Nevada - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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 300 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 29.3%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gardnerville 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 (~300 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gardnerville Elementary School
How many students attend Gardnerville Elementary School?
Gardnerville Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gardnerville, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gardnerville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gardnerville Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 13% 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 Gardnerville Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Gardnerville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gardnerville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gardnerville 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 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gardnerville Elementary School?
Gardnerville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Gardnerville Elementary School rank among schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gardnerville Elementary School ranks #1 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 Gardnerville Elementary School a good school?
Gardnerville Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% 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 Gardnerville 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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