MINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Minden Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Douglas school district, located in Minden, NV with about 384 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Minden Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Minden Elementary School, located on Baler Street in Minden, Nevada, serves as a cornerstone of the Douglas County School District. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth for students in the early stages of their education. The campus is designed to provide a supportive and nurturing environment where young learners can develop essential foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Minden Elementary is known for its strong connection to the local community. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Minden area to ensure that students have the resources and encouragement needed to succeed. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school but also to become productive and engaged members of the Nevada community.

For more information, contact Minden Elementary School at (775) 782-5510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
Advertisement

MINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Minden, NV with about 384 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Douglas
Total Students:
384
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 384 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MINDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.5%
Hispanic/Latino
19.5%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
44.5%
Male
55.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.