At a glance
Reported students
51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
129.5
Nevada County Special Education: 51 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 52
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.2:1
What the reported data says about Nevada County Special Education
Nevada County Special Education is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Nevada City. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Nevada County Office of Education. NCES reports 51 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nevada County Special Education
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 7.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.7%
- Hispanic19.6%
- Black0%
- Asian3.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Nevada County Office of Education
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Twin Ridges Home Study Charter
Elementary · Grades KG–08
208 reported students
Earle Jamieson Educational Options
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Early Childhood Education
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Forest Charter
Other · Grades KG–12
845 reported students
Public schools near Nevada County Special Education
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Elementary Elementary · Nevada City Elementary | KG–03 | 259 | 0.1 mi |
| Twin Ridges Home Study Charter Elementary · Charter · Nevada County Office of Education | KG–08 | 208 | 0.8 mi |
| Grass Valley Charter Elementary · Charter · Grass Valley Elementary | KG–08 | 546 | 3.1 mi |
| Bell Hill Academy Elementary · Grass Valley Elementary | KG–04 | 246 | 3.3 mi |
| Margaret G. Scotten Elementary Elementary · Grass Valley Elementary | KG–04 | 357 | 3.3 mi |
| Union Hill Elementary Elementary · Charter · Union Hill Elementary | KG–06 | 542 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nevada County Special Education
What grades does Nevada County Special Education serve?
Nevada County Special Education reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Nevada County Office of Education.
How many students attend Nevada County Special Education?
Nevada County Special Education reported 51 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 52 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nevada County Special Education?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 51 students and 7.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nevada County Special Education a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nevada County Special Education is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nevada County Office of Education attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nevada County Special Education students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
58.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Nevada County Special Education in?
Nevada County Special Education is part of Nevada County Office of Education, based in Grass Valley, CA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nevada County Special Education?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deer Creek Elementary (0.1 mi), Twin Ridges Home Study Charter (0.8 mi), Grass Valley Charter (3.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.