Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gene Scarselli Elementary School serves the western part of Gardnerville, NV, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 78.5 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#121 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
22%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
71%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. L. Scarselli Elementary School's ranking?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is ranked #121 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are G. L. Scarselli Elementary School often compared to?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carson Valley Middle School, C. C. Meneley Elementary School, Gardnerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
305 students attend G. L. Scarselli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of G. L. Scarselli Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does G. L. Scarselli Elementary School offer ?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G. L. Scarselli Elementary School part of?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is part of Douglas School District.
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