Enrollment
323
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·YUBA RIVER CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060256511992
Yuba River Charter
10085 Adam Ave., Grass Valley, CA 95945 · (530) 272-6060 · Nevada County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY32-TOWNCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL323 STUDENTS
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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
26.4:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
175 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
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 | 61 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 35 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 34 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 32 | 10% |
| Grade 7 | 28 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 27 | 8% |
This year's kindergarten class (61) is 126% larger than its 8th grade class (27).
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 Yuba River Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba River Charter this school | 323 | 54.2% | N/A |
| Quincy Elementary Quincy | 342 | 54.7% | 29.1% |
| Janesville Elementary Janesville | 313 | 50.5% | 36.4% |
| Freshwater Elementary Eureka | 283 | 48.8% | 52.5% |
| Curtis Creek Elementary Sonora | 410 | 51.7% | 28.9% |
| Prairie Elementary Anderson | 332 | 57.8% | 49.3% |
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 Yuba River Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Nevada County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 323 | #4,545 of 5,915 | #9 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 26.4:1 | #4,971 of 5,352 | #14 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 41.3% | #3,356 of 5,354 | #9 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 54.2% | #3,739 of 5,625 | #5 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.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 323 | 12.3 | 26.4:1 | 54% (175) |
| 2023-24 | 322 | 12.3 | 26.3:1 | 51% (164) |
| 2022-23 | 315 | 14.3 | 22.1:1 | 46% (146) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Yuba River Charter.
About Yuba River Charter
Yuba River Charter is an elementary school in Grass Valley, California, according to federal school records. It reported 323 students in kindergarten through 8 in 2024-25. Elementary schools in California have about 465 students on average; enrollment here is 31% lower.
Yuba River Charter falls under Yuba River Charter District.
More than half of the students at Yuba River Charter are White (75%). The rest of enrollment is 12% Hispanic and 11% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Nevada County's population at about 84%. The diversity index for Yuba River Charter is 41%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Yuba River Charter is 26.4:1, based on 12.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. Lunch program data show 54% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Public schools in Nevada County average 43%.
The county, Nevada County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $89,882 a year, roughly 42% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Nevada County has 46 public schools with about 13,561 students, including Yuba River Charter.
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is about 0.4 miles away, making it the nearest public school. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The school is in a town some distance from an urbanized area, according to its NCES locale (Town: Distant). Yuba River Charter is run as a public charter school.
The discussion board for Yuba River Charter is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates 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 Grass Valley
- Nevada Union HighHigh · 1,561 students
- Bear River HighHigh · 664 students
- John Muir CharterHigh · 629 students
- Grass Valley CharterElementary · 546 students
- Union Hill ElementaryElementary · 542 students
- Cottage Hill ElementaryElementary · 485 students
Nearby schools
- Margaret G. Scotten Elementary0.4 mi · 357
- Lyman Gilmore Middle0.6 mi · 464
- Bell Hill Academy1.1 mi · 246
- John Muir Charter1.3 mi · 629
- Grass Valley Charter1.4 mi · 546
- Silver Springs High (Continuation)1.5 mi · 80
Frequently asked questions
About Yuba River CharterHow many students attend Yuba River Charter?
Yuba River Charter enrolls approximately 323 students in grades KG-08.
Is Yuba River Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Yuba River Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yuba River Charter?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Yuba River Charter is approximately 26.4:1 (12 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Yuba River Charter?
At Yuba River Charter, the student body is approximately 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is Yuba River Charter public or private?
Yuba River Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Yuba River Charter District.
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