Enrollment
153
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zephyr Cove Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Zephyr Cove, Nevada, enrolling 153 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 153 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 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 153 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Zephyr Cove's public schools, it stands alongside George Whittell High School (139 students): Zephyr Cove Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 12.6:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Douglas High School (1,510 students) and Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) alongside Zephyr Cove 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 Zephyr Cove Elementary School compares
Zephyr Cove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,077
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes Zephyr Cove 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Zephyr Cove Elementary School a good school?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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