- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada City, CA
Seven Hills Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Seven Hills Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062682004062
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Hills Intermediate earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Nevada City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Hills Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Intermediate ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Nevada City, CA.
School address
District: Nevada City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062682004062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Seven Hills Intermediate grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 062682004062 · Nevada City, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 22.7:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Creek Elementary (259 students)
Seven Hills Intermediate grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Seven Hills Intermediate compares
Seven Hills Intermediate 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,570
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Seven Hills Intermediate is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Nevada City Elementary reports $15,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seven Hills Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Hills Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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
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
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seven Hills Intermediate
How many students attend Seven Hills Intermediate?
Seven Hills Intermediate has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada City, CA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Intermediate is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seven Hills Intermediate?
31.6% of students at Seven Hills Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Hills Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Seven Hills Intermediate is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Nevada City, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Hills Intermediate?
Seven Hills Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seven Hills Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Nevada City?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Intermediate ranks #4 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 City Elementary?
Besides Seven Hills Intermediate, Nevada City Elementary also operates Deer Creek Elementary (259 students). See the Nevada City Elementary district page for the complete list.