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What's the biggest difference between Nevada City School of the Arts and what you expected?
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Enrollment
477
Elementary
STATE 465
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
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
26 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
205 students
STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 72 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 44 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 44 | 9% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 52 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 60 | 13% |
| Grade 8 | 54 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (72) is 33% larger than its 8th grade class (54).
Student demographics
41%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Nevada City School of the Arts
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada City School of the Arts this school | 477 | 43.0% | N/A |
| North Cottonwood Cottonwood | 498 | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| Soulsbyville Elementary Soulsbyville | 498 | 39.2% | 46.3% |
| Union Hill Elementary Grass Valley | 542 | 45.8% | 41.4% |
| Columbia Elementary Redding | 430 | 40.0% | 48.9% |
| Skyridge Elementary Auburn | 461 | 49.2% | 44.6% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Nevada City School of the Arts ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Nevada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 477 | #2,710 of 5,915 | #6 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #389 of 5,352 | #1 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.7% | #3,397 of 5,354 | #10 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 43.0% | #4,213 of 5,625 | #11 of 17 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
477
+49 (+11%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 20.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 477 | 25.8 | 18.5:1 | 43% (205) |
| 2023-24 | 460 | 25.6 | 18.0:1 | 47% (215) |
| 2022-23 | 431 | 26.7 | 16.2:1 | 48% (209) |
| 2020-21 | 428 | 21 | 20.4:1 | 49% (210) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Nevada City School of the Arts.
About Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City School of the Arts is a medium-sized elementary school in Nevada City, California, (ZIP code 95959). Enrolled students number 477 students, in kindergarten through 8.
Federal records list Nevada City School of the Arts District as the district for Nevada City School of the Arts.
White students make up a majority at Nevada City School of the Arts, at 75%. The next largest groups are 13% Hispanic and 10% multiracial. In Nevada County overall, about 84% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 41% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Its 25.8 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 18.5:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California. The school's lunch program data list 43% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price meals. For comparison, public schools in Nevada County average 43%.
Within Nevada County, the median household income is $89,882, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 7%. In all, Nevada County has 46 public schools and roughly 13,561 students.
Yuba River Charter is the nearest neighboring public school, about 3.3 miles away. The five-mile area around Nevada City School of the Arts holds at least 8 other public schools.
Nevada City School of the Arts is in rural territory close to an urban area, a location NCES labels Rural: Fringe. Nevada City School of the Arts holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
Over 4 years, Nevada City School of the Arts's enrollment climbed 11%, to 477. By 2024-25, the school had 18.5 students per teacher, compared with 20.4 in 2020-21.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Nevada City School of the Arts. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Nevada County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in Nevada City
- Forest CharterCombined · 845 students
- Seven Hills IntermediateMiddle · 432 students
- Deer Creek ElementaryElementary · 259 students
- Twin Ridges Home Study CharterElementary · 208 students
- Sierra Academy of Expeditionary LearningHigh · 191 students
- Grizzly HillElementary · 105 students
Nearby schools
- Yuba River Charter3.3 mi · 323
- Williams Ranch Elementary3.5 mi · 247
- Margaret G. Scotten Elementary3.7 mi · 357
- Lyman Gilmore Middle3.9 mi · 464
- North Point Academy4.3 mi · 111
- Nevada Union High4.4 mi · 1,561
Frequently asked questions
About Nevada City School of the ArtsHow 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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