- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grass Valley, CA
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Margaret G. Scotten Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061578008851
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Grass Valley · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA.
School address
District: Grass Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061578008851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 061578008851 · Grass Valley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 19.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Grass Valley Charter (546 students)
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary shrank from 383 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grass Valley C
Grass Valley Charter
546 students
- Lyman Gilmore
Lyman Gilmore Middle
464 students
- This school
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
357 students
- Bell Hill Acad
Bell Hill Academy
246 students
What this shows Margaret G. Scotten Elementary reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret G. Scotten Elementary compares
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in California - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
67.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Grass Valley Elementary reports $16,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman Gilmore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bell Hill Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret G. Scotten Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Similar elementary schools in Grass Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Grass Valley Charter
Standard public school
546 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Union Hill Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Cottage Hill Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Lyman Gilmore Middle
Standard public school
464 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Alta Sierra Elementary
Standard public school
338 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Yuba River Charter
Standard public school
323 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
How many students attend Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grass Valley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is 19.8:1, which is 8% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
67.6% of students at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Margaret G. Scotten Elementary is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Grass Valley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret G. Scotten Elementary?
Margaret G. Scotten Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Margaret G. Scotten Elementary rank among elementary schools in Grass Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Grass Valley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grass Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Grass Valley Elementary?
Besides Margaret G. Scotten Elementary, Grass Valley Elementary also operates Grass Valley Charter (546 students), Lyman Gilmore Middle (464 students), and Bell Hill Academy (246 students). See the Grass Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.