- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada City, CA
Nevada County Special Education
Federal NCES profile for Nevada County Special Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 069102307155
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada County Special Education earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Nevada City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for California
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada County Special Education has class sizes smaller than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada County Special Education ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA.
School address
District: Nevada County Office of Education · California
NCES ID 069102307155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nevada County Special Education grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 069102307155 · Nevada City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 6.4:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Charter (845 students)
Nevada County Special Education grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Nevada County Special Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Charter
Forest Charter
845 students
- Twin Ridges Ho 208
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
208 students
- Bitney Prep Hi 91
Bitney Prep High
91 students
- This school 51
Nevada County Special Education
51 students
- Earle Jamieson 5
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
5 students
What this shows Nevada County Special Education reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada County Special Education compares
Nevada County Special Education is a growing 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 70% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 2% in California - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.5%
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
$29,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Nevada County Special Education is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Nevada County Office of Education reports $29,345 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nevada County Special Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bitney Prep High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earle Jamieson Educational Options | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada County Special Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Nevada City
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nevada City School of the Arts
Standard public school
477 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~51 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada County Special Education
How many students attend Nevada County Special Education?
Nevada County Special Education has 51 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada County Special Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada County Special Education is 6.4:1, which is 70% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% lower 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 County Special Education?
34.5% of students at Nevada County Special Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada County Special Education?
The largest demographic group at Nevada County Special Education is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Nevada City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada County Special Education?
Nevada County Special Education has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Nevada County Special Education rank among elementary schools in Nevada City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada County Special Education ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Nevada County Office of Education?
Besides Nevada County Special Education, Nevada County Office of Education also operates Forest Charter (845 students), Twin Ridges Home Study Charter (208 students), and Bitney Prep High (91 students). See the Nevada County Office of Education district page for the complete list.