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Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,347 students in Douglas School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Nevada.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
16 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
5,032 Students
336,776 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
16,152 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.71
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
45%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
65%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,796 is higher than the state median of $12,085. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,490 is higher than the state median of $12,248. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,796
$12,085
Spending / Student
$13,490
$12,248
Best Douglas School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Gr: PK-5 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Carson Valley Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1477 Hwy 395
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-2265
Gr: 6-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Douglas Nevada Online
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1480
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 2 students
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