Gardnerville Elementary School vs Minden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardnerville Elementary School
Gardnerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
Minden Elementary School
Minden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
371 students
| Measure | Gardnerville Elementary School Gardnerville, Nevada | Minden Elementary School Minden, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 408 | #28 of 408 |
| National rank | #22217 of 50,301 | #14803 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 300 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Gardnerville | Minden |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 54.2).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Minden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 49.3%).
- •Gardnerville Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.5).
- •Minden Elementary School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 300.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gardnerville Elementary School better than Minden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Minden Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 54.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gardnerville Elementary School and Minden Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Gardnerville and Minden in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardnerville Elementary School: 300. Minden Elementary School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardnerville Elementary School and Minden Elementary School rank in Nevada?
Gardnerville Elementary School is 70th of 408 and Minden Elementary School is 28th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).