Nevada City Elementary

Nevada City, California — 2 schools

684
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,346
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nevada City Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 684 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 691 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Nevada County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,346 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 76.5% local, 16.3% state, and 7.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $77,008 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1146 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 432:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.5% White, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Seven Hills Intermediate accounts for 62.5% of all Nevada City Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Nevada City Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Nevada City Elementary student-counselor ratio is 432:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Nevada City Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 21.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Nevada City Elementary is typically wider than the Nevada City Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.2%
Federal
16.3%
State
76.5%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1146 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Nevada County county, where this district is located.

$1,373
Studio/mo
$1,382
1 BR/mo
$1,813
2 BR/mo
$2,521
3 BR/mo
$3,041
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,008
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Nevada City Elementary.

White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 6.4%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

432:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Nevada City Elementary

School Enrollment
Seven Hills Intermediate
432
Deer Creek Elementary
259

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nevada City Elementary?

Nevada City Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 684 students.

How much does Nevada City Elementary spend per student?

Nevada City Elementary spends $16,346 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1146 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Nevada City Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Nevada City Elementary is $77,008 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Nevada City Elementary?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Nevada County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Nevada City Elementary?

Nevada City Elementary students are 80.5% White, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nevada City Elementary?

Nevada City Elementary has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1146 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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