Very Good
#154 of 691 schools in NV
Top 22% in state
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas · Zephyr Cove, NV
A Douglas elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 7, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
- Math 49% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NV 46% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Zephyr Cove Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
21.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Zephyr Cove 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated885/100K
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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
$136,250
Median home value
$1,336,500
Median rent
$2,034/mo
College educated
51.1%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89448; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijou CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| G. L. Scarselli Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 327 | Compare → |
| Gardnerville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 315 | Compare → |
| Jacks Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 330 | 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.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zephyr Cove Elementary School
Zephyr Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zephyr Cove, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #154 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zephyr Cove Elementary School
What grades does Zephyr Cove Elementary School serve?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
How does Zephyr Cove Elementary School rank in NV?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School ranks #154 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Zephyr Cove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zephyr Cove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zephyr Cove Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zephyr Cove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Zephyr Cove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zephyr Cove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Zephyr Cove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Zephyr Cove Elementary School?
21.2% of students at Zephyr Cove 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
- 151
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (775) 588-4574
- Area population (ZIP 89448)
- 1,961
- Area median age
- 56.3
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 89448; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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