Pinon Hills Elementary School

phes.dcsd.net/

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pinon Hills Elementary School, located in the scenic community of Minden, Nevada, serves as a central hub for academic and personal growth within the Douglas County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong educational foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes both core academic excellence and the development of character, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its connection to the local Minden community, often serving as a focal point for family involvement and neighborhood engagement. By leveraging a dedicated staff and a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Pinon Hills Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, cultivate curiosity, and achieve their full potential. Its location on Stephanie Way places it at the heart of the region, making it an integral part of the local educational landscape.

256

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	48
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
187 (73.0%)
Hispanic
48 (18.8%)
Two or More
18 (7.0%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)267-3622
Website:	http://phes.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 42

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	45.3%
Male	140	54.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th