Douglas County School District

The Douglas County School District is located in Minden, NV and includes 16 schools that serve 6,566 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Douglas County School District spends $9,889 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 59% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Douglas County School District has 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NV state average being 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Douglas County School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Douglas County School District, 12% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Douglas County School District serves 4% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.