Pinon Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Pinon Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Minden, Nevada, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 280. The school is part of the Douglas School District, which is ranked 4 out of 13 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinon Hills Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20 elementary schools in Nevada, with students consistently outperforming the district and state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, 69.3% of Pinon Hills students were proficient or better in mathematics, and 69.8% were proficient or better in reading, compared to the district's 33.7% and 41% respectively, and the state's 32.6% and 41.3%. The school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 22.86%, significantly lower than the nearby Carson City schools, which range from 42.78% to 100%. Additionally, Pinon Hills Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $14,642 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 14.5, compared to the nearby Carson City schools.

The consistent high performance of Pinon Hills Elementary School suggests the school is effectively meeting the educational needs of its students. While the school's demographic makeup differs from the nearby Carson City schools, with a much higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students, this factor may not be the sole contributor to the school's success. The higher level of resources and lower student-teacher ratio at Pinon Hills Elementary could also play a role in its strong academic outcomes, presenting an opportunity for potential collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1479 Stephanie Way
       Minden, NV  89423


(775) 267-3622

District: Douglas

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,642 Help


Students who attend Pinon Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carson Valley Middle School
High:    Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.4%
Hispanic:
21.1%
Two or more races:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pinon Hills Elementary School ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Douglas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (21.1%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 22.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Douglas School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinon Hills Elementary School is 14.5, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Douglas School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinon Hills Elementary School is $14,642, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Douglas School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinon Hills Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Douglas:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas 4th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pinon Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pinon Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 85.39 26th 246 89.4%
2008 93.30 7th 294 97.6%
2009 92.52 14th 292 95.2%
2010 88.46 17th 300 94.3%
2011 86.47 32nd 318 89.9%
2012 92.74 14th 328 95.7%
2013 90.82 22nd 330 93.3%
2014 92.21 15th 332 95.5%
2016 96.51 9th 347 97.4%
2017 96.33 12th 351 96.6%
2018 95.67 13th 341 96.2%
2019 95.22 14th 388 96.4%
2021 91.76 19th 324 94.1%
2022 84.97 53rd 380 86.1%
2023 83.31 51st 384 86.7%
2024 92.59 20th 377 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pinon Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.15 38th 321 88.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pinon Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.03 15th 330 95.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pinon Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.40 9th 332 97.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pinon Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.05 24th 247 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pinon Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 442 1 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 407 1 6 30 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1999 424 1 5 27 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2000 399 2 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2001 394 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2002 389 2 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 389 2 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 420 1 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 469 469
2006 441 2 4 33 6 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 424 3 8 30 7 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 418 6 20 30 6 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 440 3 23 33 7 n/a n/a 0 506
2010 440 5 20 38 7 n/a n/a 0 510
2011 400 4 8 59 6 1 27 0 505
2012 406 3 5 55 5 1 22 0 497
2013 392 2 8 54 4 1 27 0 488
2014 417 1 6 62 5 1 30 0 522
2015 405 2 8 57 5 1 24 0 502
2016 308 2 6 41 5 2 14 0 378
2017 273 1 4 40 3 1 15 0 337
2018 248 1 4 40 3 0 14 0 310
2019 254 1 4 38 4 0 12 0 313
2020 229 1 3 40 4 0 13 0 290
2021 177 0 0 42 2 0 14 0 235
2022 208 1 3 55 1 0 17 0 285
2023 200 0 3 59 0 0 18 0 280

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pinon Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 465 21.5 21.6 9.5
1998 445 23.0 19.3 20.2
1999 457 23.0 19.9 17.9
2000 434 21.0 20.7 18
2001 413 18.5 22.3 12.6
2002 413 22.0 18.8 10.7
2003 413 22.0 18.8 10.7
2004 451 24.0 18.8 14.4
2005 469 n/a n/a n/a
2006 486 26.0 18.7 n/a
2007 472 25.5 18.5 n/a
2008 480 24.5 19.6 7.5
2009 506 24.5 20.7 7.7
2010 510 24.0 21.2 12.2
2011 505 25.0 20.2 18
2012 497 24.0 20.7 17.1
2013 488 24.0 20.3 13.3
2014 522 27.5 18.9 13
2015 502 30.0 16.7 15.7
2016 378 21.0 18.0 15.9
2017 337 19.0 17.7 17.2
2018 310 16.0 19.3 18.7
2019 313 19.0 16.4 22.7
2020 290 20.0 14.5 22.1
2021 235 21.0 11.1 14.5
2022 285 n/a n/a 19.6
2023 280 19.2 14.5 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pinon Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 465 21.5 21.6 9.5
1998 445 23.0 19.3 20.2
1999 457 23.0 19.9 17.9
2000 434 21.0 20.7 18
2001 413 18.5 22.3 12.6
2002 413 22.0 18.8 10.7
2003 413 22.0 18.8 10.7
2004 451 24.0 18.8 14.4
2005 469 n/a n/a n/a
2006 486 26.0 18.7 n/a
2007 472 25.5 18.5 n/a
2008 480 24.5 19.6 7.5
2009 506 24.5 20.7 7.7
2010 510 24.0 21.2 12.2
2011 505 25.0 20.2 18
2012 497 24.0 20.7 17.1
2013 488 24.0 20.3 13.3
2014 522 27.5 18.9 13
2015 502 30.0 16.7 15.7
2016 378 21.0 18.0 15.9
2017 337 19.0 17.7 17.2
2018 310 16.0 19.3 18.7
2019 313 19.0 16.4 22.7
2020 290 20.0 14.5 22.1
2021 235 21.0 11.1 14.5
2022 285 n/a n/a 19.6
2023 280 19.2 14.5 22.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pinon Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (2.4%) $11,120 (97.6%) $11,397
2020 $137 (1.1%) $12,121 (98.9%) $12,259
2021 $582 (3.8%) $14,754 (96.2%) $15,336
2022 $817 (5.6%) $13,825 (94.4%) $14,642

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinon Hills Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 384 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinon Hills Elementary School)85.456.7
 28.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas)56.845.3
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Pinon Hills Elementary School)80.551.7
 28.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Douglas)52.245.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinon Hills Elementary School)7665.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)59.639
 20.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Pinon Hills Elementary School)7667.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Douglas)58.249.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinon Hills Elementary School)66.742.2
 24.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)50.236.8
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Pinon Hills Elementary School)77.868.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Douglas)63.654
 9.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Pinon Hills Elementary School)44.427.8
 16.6%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas)3428.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.620
 4.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Pinon Hills Elementary School)74.255.2
 19%
   All Grades Mathematics (Douglas)46.334
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Pinon Hills Elementary School)77.961.7
 16.2%
   All Grades Reading (Douglas)55.446.6
 8.8%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Pinon Hills Elementary School)44.427.8
 16.6%
   All Grades Science (Douglas)4038.8
 1.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.527.2
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students313280
 10.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic3859
 55.3%
Pacific Islander00
White254200
 21.3%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.7%22.9%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pinon Hills Elementary School

Yes. Pinon Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5.3% of Nevada elementary schools.

Students who attend Pinon Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carson Valley Middle School
High : Douglas High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Pinon Hills Elementary School.

Students at Pinon Hills Elementary School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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