Enrollment
477
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada City, CA
Nevada City School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Nevada City School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060242411940Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada City School of the Arts earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Nevada City · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for California
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada City School of the Arts has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada City School of the Arts ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA.
School address
District: Nevada City School of the Arts District · California
NCES ID 060242411940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada City School of the Arts compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City School of the Arts is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Nevada City, California, enrolling 477 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,372 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #749.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Nevada City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Seven Hills Intermediate (432 students): Nevada City School of the Arts is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.3:1 vs 22.7:1).
Nevada City School of the Arts District is a single-school charter district, so Nevada City School of the Arts operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nevada City School of the Arts compares
Nevada City School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$16,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Nevada City School of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada City School of the Arts District, which includes Nevada City School of the Arts.
$16,871
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 58.9%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Nevada City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Seven Hills Intermediate
Standard public school
432 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
259 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Standard public school
208 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Grizzly Hill
Standard public school
105 students 21:1 students per teacher
Nevada County Special Education
Special-education school
51 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada City School of the Arts
How many students attend Nevada City School of the Arts?
Nevada City School of the Arts has 477 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada City School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada City School of the Arts is 18.3:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% 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 Nevada City School of the Arts?
45.7% of students at Nevada City School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada City School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Nevada City School of the Arts is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Nevada City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada City School of the Arts?
Nevada City School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada City School of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Nevada City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada City School of the Arts ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, 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 Nevada City on the city page.
Is Nevada City School of the Arts a good school?
Nevada City School of the Arts earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nevada City School of the Arts District?
None; Nevada City School of the Arts District is a single-school charter district, and Nevada City School of the Arts is its only campus.
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