Minden Elementary School
#28 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada
#14803 of 50,301 nationally
About Minden Elementary School
Minden Elementary School is a public elementary located in Minden, in the Douglas school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 371 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 28th of 408 ranked elementary schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 371.
There are 3 schools in Minden; Minden Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Minden Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Minden Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carson Valley Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students · 2.2 km away
Douglas High School
Minden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,510 students · 2.2 km away
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gardnerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students · 2.8 km away
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
Gardnerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 7.2 km away
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
Gardnerville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students · 8.9 km away
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Gardnerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 8.9 km away
Pinon Hills Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students · 9.0 km away
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Carson City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nevada with a comparable Enrollment.
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372 students
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372 students
Grace Warner Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
369 students
Alice Maxwell Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Elizabeth Lenz Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Huffaker Elementary
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Minden Elementary School a good school?
Minden Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #28 of 408 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Minden Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Minden Elementary School ranks #28 of 408 elementary schools in Nevada and #14803 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Minden Elementary School?
Minden Elementary School had 371 students in 2025.
Is Minden Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Minden Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Minden Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Minden Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.