Gardnerville Elementary School

1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410

ges.dcsd.net/

300 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gardnerville Elementary School, located on Toler Avenue in Gardnerville, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Douglas County School District. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of the Carson Valley, providing a traditional public elementary education for students in the local community. It is known for maintaining a focused academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood development.

As a community-centered school, Gardnerville Elementary places a high value on student engagement and parent involvement. The school typically hosts various programs and events designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and home support. By prioritizing a collaborative educational approach and maintaining a dedicated teaching staff, the institution aims to build a strong academic and social foundation for its students, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

300

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardnerville Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	88
Black	2
Asian	8
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
177 (59.0%)
Hispanic
88 (29.3%)
Two or More
21 (7.0%)
Asian
8 (2.7%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas
Phone:	(775)782-5117
Website:	http://ges.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 46