Pinon Hills Elementary School

phes.dcsd.net/

280 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.

280

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	59
Asian	3
Two or More	18

White
200 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
59 (21.1 %)
Two or More
18 (6.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)

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 COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)267-3622
Website:	http://phes.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 4

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	43
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pinon Hills Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	115	41.1%
Male	165	58.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th