Minden Elementary School

Summary:

Minden Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 380 students in grades PK-5 in Minden, Nevada, which is part of the Douglas School District. The school has a strong academic history, ranking as high as 27th out of 324 Nevada elementary schools in 2020-2021 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, its ranking has declined in recent years, dropping to 207th out of 377 schools in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating.

Minden Elementary's mathematics and reading proficiency rates are generally higher than the state and district averages, particularly in the 3rd and 4th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 45.8% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 43.2% statewide and 43.8% in the Douglas district. Similarly, 41.7% of 3rd graders and 42.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to 40.8% and 43.5% statewide, respectively. However, the school's performance on the SBAC assessments varies significantly by student subgroup, with some subgroups performing much better than others.

While Minden Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Zephyr Cove Elementary and Jacks Valley Elementary schools in the Douglas district, the Pinon Hills Elementary school has outperformed Minden Elementary in recent years, particularly in mathematics and reading proficiency. Additionally, Minden Elementary's spending per student has increased in recent years, but it's unclear how this has impacted the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1170 Baler Street
       Minden, NV  89423


(775) 782-5510

District: Douglas

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,898 Help


Students who attend Minden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pau Wa Lu Middle School
High:    Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
20.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Minden Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 5th 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 37.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (20.8%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Minden Elementary School is 21.7, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Douglas School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Minden Elementary School is $11,898. 5 elementary schools in the Douglas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Minden 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 Minden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.86 48th 246 80.5%
2008 80.68 39th 294 86.7%
2009 81.93 31st 292 89.4%
2010 76.74 50th 300 83.3%
2011 59.89 110th 318 65.4%
2012 73.33 66th 328 79.9%
2013 70.36 102nd 330 69.1%
2014 76.25 77th 332 76.8%
2016 89.15 36th 347 89.6%
2017 76.52 76th 351 78.3%
2018 78.53 64th 341 81.2%
2019 78.67 63rd 388 83.8%
2021 88.59 27th 324 91.7%
2022 59.55 117th 380 69.2%
2023 60.71 125th 384 67.4%
2024 37.66 207th 377 45.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.48 228th 321 29.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.91 87th 330 73.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.54 53rd 332 84.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.54 92nd 308 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Minden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.69 81st 247 67.2%
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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.

Minden Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, August 17, 2012

Open Quote Both of my sons have gone to this school, one of them from Kindergarten until he graduated in 6th grade. I have found the staff to be welcoming and helpful, interested in anything that can help my kids. The teachers are #1, very kind and understanding, great communicators in good times and bad. They really appreciate having parents involved with their kids education, and they expend a lot of personal time and energy helping to make their classes successful. I LOVE this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Minden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 315 0 2 18 2 n/a n/a 0 337
1998 294 0 2 23 5 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 295 1 7 29 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2000 294 1 11 35 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2001 332 1 10 33 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 362 1 6 47 10 n/a n/a 0 426
2003 362 1 6 47 10 n/a n/a 0 426
2004 343 0 6 45 10 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 463 463
2006 341 5 10 78 12 n/a n/a 0 446
2007 363 6 13 77 13 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 356 6 13 87 10 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 342 8 14 76 16 n/a n/a 0 456
2010 341 7 17 72 12 n/a n/a 0 449
2011 316 0 6 83 12 0 29 0 446
2012 293 0 2 91 5 0 27 0 418
2013 306 0 2 72 5 0 19 0 404
2014 317 2 5 67 5 0 19 0 415
2015 291 1 4 70 7 0 19 0 392
2016 270 0 5 62 6 0 12 0 355
2017 282 0 2 68 2 0 11 0 365
2018 290 0 3 75 2 0 14 0 384
2019 310 0 4 87 2 0 12 0 415
2020 304 0 6 91 1 0 15 0 417
2021 219 1 2 58 0 0 10 0 290
2022 266 0 2 68 0 1 18 0 355
2023 270 0 3 79 1 1 26 0 380

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 Minden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 337 17.0 19.8 8.9
1998 324 18.5 17.5 12.7
1999 333 18.0 18.5 12.6
2000 342 18.0 19.0 12.3
2001 378 18.0 21.0 9.8
2002 426 23.0 18.5 22.1
2003 426 23.0 18.5 22.1
2004 404 23.0 17.6 23.3
2005 463 n/a n/a n/a
2006 446 27.0 16.5 n/a
2007 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
2008 472 23.0 20.5 20.1
2009 456 22.0 20.7 29.8
2010 449 23.0 19.5 33.2
2011 446 20.0 22.3 35.7
2012 418 21.0 19.9 38.8
2013 404 18.5 21.8 34.7
2014 415 19.8 20.9 31.6
2015 392 20.0 19.6 31.1
2016 355 17.0 20.8 30.1
2017 365 17.0 21.4 28.8
2018 384 20.0 19.2 28.6
2019 415 23.0 18.0 32.5
2020 417 26.0 16.0 30.7
2021 290 25.0 11.6 23.1
2022 355 n/a n/a 29
2023 380 17.5 21.7 25.3

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 Minden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 337 17.0 19.8 8.9
1998 324 18.5 17.5 12.7
1999 333 18.0 18.5 12.6
2000 342 18.0 19.0 12.3
2001 378 18.0 21.0 9.8
2002 426 23.0 18.5 22.1
2003 426 23.0 18.5 22.1
2004 404 23.0 17.6 23.3
2005 463 n/a n/a n/a
2006 446 27.0 16.5 n/a
2007 472 23.0 20.5 n/a
2008 472 23.0 20.5 20.1
2009 456 22.0 20.7 29.8
2010 449 23.0 19.5 33.2
2011 446 20.0 22.3 35.7
2012 418 21.0 19.9 38.8
2013 404 18.5 21.8 34.7
2014 415 19.8 20.9 31.6
2015 392 20.0 19.6 31.1
2016 355 17.0 20.8 30.1
2017 365 17.0 21.4 28.8
2018 384 20.0 19.2 28.6
2019 415 23.0 18.0 32.5
2020 417 26.0 16.0 30.7
2021 290 25.0 11.6 23.1
2022 355 n/a n/a 29
2023 380 17.5 21.7 25.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Minden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $249 (2.7%) $9,128 (97.3%) $9,377
2020 $201 (2.1%) $9,478 (97.9%) $9,679
2021 $504 (3.8%) $12,624 (96.2%) $13,128
2022 $708 (6.0%) $11,190 (94.0%) $11,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Minden Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 63rd of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 125th of 384 Elementary schools
 16.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Minden Elementary School)79.153.8
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Douglas)56.845.3
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Minden Elementary School)71.649.2
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Douglas)52.245.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Minden Elementary School)59.724.3
 35.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)59.639
 20.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Minden Elementary School)52.840.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Douglas)58.249.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Minden Elementary School)48.441.9
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)50.236.8
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Minden Elementary School)58.154.8
 3.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Douglas)63.654
 9.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Minden Elementary School)35.537.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Douglas)3427.5
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Minden Elementary School)62.739.3
 23.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Douglas)46.334
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Minden Elementary School)60.747.8
 12.9%
   All Grades Reading (Douglas)55.446.6
 8.8%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Minden Elementary School)35.537.1
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Douglas)4033.5
 6.5%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415380
 8.4%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic8779
 9.2%
Pacific Islander01
White310270
 12.9%
Two or More Races1226
 116.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%25.3%
 7.3%


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Students who attend Minden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pau Wa Lu Middle School
High : Douglas High School

Minden Elementary School ranks 207th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Minden Elementary School are 71% White, 21% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Minden Elementary School.


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