Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gardnerville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gardnerville Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardnerville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gardnerville Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#160 out of 692 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
25%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
62%
28%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardnerville Elementary School's ranking?
Gardnerville Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Gardnerville Elementary School often compared to?
Gardnerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Minden Elementary School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Gardnerville Elementary School?
374 students attend Gardnerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Gardnerville Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardnerville Elementary School?
Gardnerville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Gardnerville Elementary School offer ?
Gardnerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gardnerville Elementary School part of?
Gardnerville Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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