Nord Country

5554 California St.
Chico, CA 95973
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nord Country ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nord Country ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Nord Country's student population of 213 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
213 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Nord Country ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nord Country is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2240 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nord Country and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nord Country and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nord Country and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
78%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Nord Country and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nord Country and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nord Country and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nord Country's ranking?
Nord Country is ranked #2240 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Nord Country often compared to?
Nord Countryis often viewed alongside schools like Chico Country Day, Wildflower Open Classroom by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Nord Country?
213 students attend Nord Country.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Nord Country students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nord Country?
Nord Country has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Nord Country offer ?
Nord Country offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nord Country part of?
Nord Country is part of Nord Country School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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