Enrollment
371
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minden, NV
Minden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Minden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000448
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minden Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Nevada
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Minden Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minden Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Minden, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Minden Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Minden Elementary School
Minden Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Minden, Nevada, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 371 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 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Minden's public schools, it stands alongside Pinon Hills Elementary School (256 students): Minden Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 13.5:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Minden 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 Minden Elementary School compares
Minden 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 70% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Nevada - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 371 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 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Minden Elementary 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 Minden 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 Minden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minden 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
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Minden
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Minden Elementary School
How many students attend Minden Elementary School?
Minden Elementary School has 371 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minden, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Minden Elementary School is 21.8:1, which is 6% 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 Minden Elementary School?
23.4% of students at Minden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Minden Elementary School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Minden, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minden Elementary School?
Minden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Minden Elementary School rank among schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, Minden Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Minden, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minden on the city page.
Is Minden Elementary School a good school?
Minden Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Minden 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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