Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. C. Meneley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: C C Meneley Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Gardnerville, NV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 38.5 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.8 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone extends up to 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. C. Meneley Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower, Prepare, Inspire, Connect
School Rankings
C. C. Meneley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. C. Meneley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
28%
46%
Black
n/a
12%
White
59%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.7%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. C. Meneley Elementary School's ranking?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are C. C. Meneley Elementary School often compared to?
C. C. Meneley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gardnerville Elementary School, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School, Minden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
363 students attend C. C. Meneley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of C. C. Meneley Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. C. Meneley Elementary School?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. C. Meneley Elementary School offer ?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. C. Meneley Elementary School part of?
C. C. Meneley Elementary School is part of Douglas School District.
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