How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Arete Charter Academy | Cottage Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Grass Valley, CA | Grass Valley, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 207 | 485 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.8:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.2% | 30.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Arete Charter Academy | Cottage Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,712 | $13,712 |
| District | Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary | Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Arete Charter Academy | Cottage Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 68.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.0% | 17.3% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 9.7% | 12.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Arete Charter Academy | Cottage Hill Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 1035:1 | 970:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 1.4% | 14.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.