Douglas School District

1638 Mono Avenue
Minden, NV 89423
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,112 students in Douglas School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
372 Schools
# Students
4,927 Students
179,137 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
10,856 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

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.
This School District
State Average (NV)
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
33%
30%
49%
44%
38%
26%
92%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
48%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
64%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,111 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,778 is higher than the state median of $12,370. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NV)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,111
$12,205
Spending / Student
$13,778
$12,370

Best Douglas School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,927 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in NV)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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