Top Rankings
Nevada City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 684 students in Nevada City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Nevada City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
684 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Nevada City Elementary School District, which is ranked #315 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#315 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
55%
# Black Students
5 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
562 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
82%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
65
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
83
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
73
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
85
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,899 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,007
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,899
$19,787
Best Nevada City Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
805 Lindley Ave.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1870
Grades: K-3
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Seven Hills Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Hoover Ln.
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Nevada City, CA 95959
(530) 265-1840
Grades: 4-8
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 684 students.
What is the rank of Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District is ranked #315 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada City Elementary School District?
82% of Nevada City Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada City Elementary School District?
Nevada City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Nevada City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,899 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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