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Elementary SchoolsGrades K-4

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary

Grass Valley Elementary · Nevada County · 10821 Squirrel Creek Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945-5414

(530) 273-6472 · www.gvsd.us

5/10
#3168
Rank 3168 out of 5,722
Top 55%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3474 · 39th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #2950 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Grass Valley has a certain Gold Rush-era charm that draws families looking for small-town mountain living within reach of Sacramento, and Scotten Elementary fits right into that community feel. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families settling into this part of Nevada County who value a close-knit school environment over cutthroat academics. With the Sierra Nevada foothills as a backdrop, it's the kind of place where kids grow up knowing their teachers and neighbors, which appeals to families prioritizing community connection alongside a well-rounded elementary experience.

Student Demographics

136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
97 (71%)
Hispanic
24 (18%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Other
8 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged98 (72%)
Students with Disabilities45 (33%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

357
Enrollment
21.6
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4242 · 30th percentile

40 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found