- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Minden Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 320009000448 · Minden, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 21.8:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Minden Elementary School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Minden 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
- This school 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- C. C. Meneley 363
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Minden Elementary School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minden Elementary School compares
Minden Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,089
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.