- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minden, NV
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000447
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Hills Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Nevada
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nevada schools. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Hills Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Minden, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Pinon Hills Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 320009000447 · Minden, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Pinon Hills Elementary School shrank from 280 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Pinon Hills 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 256
Pinon Hills Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Pinon Hills Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Hills Elementary School compares
Pinon Hills 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 72% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
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
16.0%
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 256 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Pinon Hills 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 Pinon Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Hills 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 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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Pinon Hills Elementary School?
Pinon Hills Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minden, NV. CCD year-over-year: 280 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Hills Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 14% 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 Pinon Hills Elementary School?
21.4% of students at Pinon Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Hills Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Minden, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Hills Elementary School?
Pinon Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Pinon Hills Elementary School rank among schools in Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Hills Elementary School ranks #3 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 Pinon Hills 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.