- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zephyr Cove, NV
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Zephyr Cove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320009000124
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zephyr Cove Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Zephyr Cove Elementary School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 320009000124 · Zephyr Cove, NV Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 17:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas High School (1,510 students)
Zephyr Cove Elementary School held near 151 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Zephyr Cove 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 153
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
153 students
What this shows Zephyr Cove Elementary School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zephyr Cove Elementary School compares
Zephyr Cove 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 17% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 72% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
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
17:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 39% in Nevada - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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 153 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 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Zephyr Cove 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 Zephyr Cove 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zephyr Cove 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 Zephyr Cove
1 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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zephyr Cove Elementary School
How many students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zephyr Cove, NV. CCD year-over-year: 149 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zephyr Cove Elementary School is 17:1, which is 17% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 8% 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 Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
21.5% of students at Zephyr Cove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Zephyr Cove Elementary School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Zephyr Cove, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
What other schools are in Douglas County School District?
Besides Zephyr Cove 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.