- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Gardnerville Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-15.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 320009000121 · Gardnerville, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Gardnerville Elementary School shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-15.8%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Gardnerville 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 300
Gardnerville Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Gardnerville Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gardnerville Elementary School compares
Gardnerville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,089
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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 (~300 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 59.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.