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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEVADA CITY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DISTRICT·NCES 060242411940

Nevada City School of the Arts

13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg. 8, Nevada City, CA 95959 · (530) 273-7736 · Nevada County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL477 STUDENTS
Enrollment
477
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
205 students
STATE 65%
Community
2
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
72
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
45
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
52
Grade 6
60
Grade 7
60
Grade 8
54
Student demographics
White
35875%
STATE 20%
Hispanic
6013%
STATE 56%
Black
10%
STATE 5%
Asian
71%
STATE 12%
Two+
5010%
STATE 6%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20944%
Female
26756%

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About Nevada City School of the Arts

Nevada City School of the Arts is a primary school of moderately sized scale in Nevada City, California, run under Nevada City School of the Arts District, works with 477 students in grades K through 8.

Nevada City School of the Arts is a school of Nevada City School of the Arts District, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

Looking at the student body, Nevada City School of the Arts lists that 75% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school lists 13% Hispanic, 10% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix considerably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 18.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 22.3:1, putting Nevada City School of the Arts tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 43% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

Across the wider county, census data for Nevada County shows the typical household earns roughly $89,882 per year, 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. Across Nevada County's 46 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,561 students), Nevada City School of the Arts is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Yuba River Charter, around 3.3 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Nevada City School of the Arts.

Geographically, the school is in a rural area. Nevada City School of the Arts operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Nevada County at a glance

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Population
102,481
Census ACS
Median income
$89,882
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
46
13,561 students

Quick facts

School name
Nevada City School of the Arts
District
Nevada City School of the Arts District
Address
13032 Bitney Springs Rd. Bldg. 8, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone
(530) 273-7736
County
Nevada County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
477
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
205 (43%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
060242411940
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Nevada City School of the Arts
How large is Nevada City School of the Arts?
Nevada City School of the Arts enrolls approximately 477 students in grades KG-08.
Is Nevada City School of the Arts an elementary, middle, or high school?
Nevada City School of the Arts is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Nevada City School of the Arts have?
Nevada City School of the Arts employs 26 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Nevada City School of the Arts?
Student demographics at Nevada City School of the Arts are roughly 75% White, 13% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Nevada City School of the Arts in?
Nevada City School of the Arts is part of Nevada City School of the Arts District.
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