Nevada City Charter served 67 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Nevada City Charter?
67 students attend Nevada City Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Nevada City Charter students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nevada City Charter?
Nevada City Charter has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nevada City Charter offer ?
Nevada City Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nevada City Charter part of?
Nevada City Charter is part of Nevada City Elementary School District.
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