G. L. Scarselli Elementary School

699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460

ses.dcsd.net/

305 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Gene Scarselli Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Gardnerville, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Douglas County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from kindergarten through the elementary grades are encouraged to achieve their academic potential while developing essential social-emotional skills. Its location in the Carson Valley allows the school to maintain a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, reflecting the values and spirit of the surrounding area.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student responsibility, and academic growth. With a focus on preparing young learners for their future educational journeys, Gene Scarselli Elementary integrates character development with rigorous instruction. The school is widely recognized for its committed faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents and local families to ensure that every student has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in a changing world.

305

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	68
Black	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

White
215 (70.5%)
Hispanic
68 (22.3%)
Two or More
19 (6.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

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)265-2222
Website:	http://ses.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	305
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 2

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 50