Enrollment
432
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Hills Intermediate compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seven Hills Intermediate
Seven Hills Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Nevada City, California, enrolling 432 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,200 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #785.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Nevada City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nevada City School of the Arts (477 students): Seven Hills Intermediate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 18.3:1).
Its district, Nevada City Elementary, also runs Deer Creek Elementary (259 students).
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 Seven Hills Intermediate compares
Seven Hills Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada City Elementary, which includes Seven Hills Intermediate.
$14,344
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.5%
State 16.3%
Federal 7.2%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seven Hills Intermediate a good school?
Seven Hills Intermediate earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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