Excellent
#132 of 691 schools in NV
Top 19% in state
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas · Gardnerville, NV
A Douglas elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
699 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89460
- Math 44% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where G. L. Scarselli Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,778
Median home value
$485,700
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. C. Meneley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Gardnerville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Alt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 5.0 mi | 2 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gardnerville, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
What grades does G. L. Scarselli Elementary School serve?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does G. L. Scarselli Elementary School rank in NV?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School ranks #132 of 691 schools in NV.
What is G. L. Scarselli Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is G. L. Scarselli Elementary School a charter school?
No, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is G. L. Scarselli Elementary School a Title I school?
No, G. L. Scarselli Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for G. L. Scarselli Elementary School?
38.8% of students at G. L. Scarselli Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (775) 265-2222
- Area population (ZIP 89460)
- 14,389
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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