- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gardnerville, NV
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pau Wa Lu Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 320009000422
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pau Wa Lu Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Gardnerville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pau Wa Lu Middle School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pau Wa Lu Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Gardnerville, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pau Wa Lu Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 320009000422 · Gardnerville, NV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 19.2:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Pau Wa Lu Middle School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pau Wa Lu Middle 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
- This school 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
- C. C. Meneley 363
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Pau Wa Lu Middle School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pau Wa Lu Middle School compares
Pau Wa Lu Middle 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 57% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 58% in Nevada - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 153 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Two or More 7.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Pau Wa Lu Middle 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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pau Wa Lu Middle 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
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 middle schools in Gardnerville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~460 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pau Wa Lu Middle School
How many students attend Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gardnerville, NV. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pau Wa Lu Middle School is 19.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 22% higher 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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
33.3% of students at Pau Wa Lu Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pau Wa Lu Middle School is White at 60.2% 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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School?
Pau Wa Lu Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pau Wa Lu Middle School rank among public schools in Gardnerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pau Wa Lu Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public 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 public schools in Gardnerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District?
Besides Pau Wa Lu Middle School, Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students), Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), and Minden Elementary School (371 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.