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Ready Springs Elementary

Penn Valley Union Elementary · Nevada County · 10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946-9625

(530) 432-1118 · www.pvuesd.org

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6/10
#2514
Rank 2514 out of 5,722
Top 44%
English Language Arts7/10 · #2224 · 61st percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3066 · 46th percentile
Science7/10 · #2089 · 63rd percentile

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School Overview

Ready Springs Elementary sits in the foothills of Nevada County, serving the small rural community of Penn Valley with a K-8 program that keeps kids together through middle school — a setup that tends to build a tight-knit school culture you don't find everywhere. Scores are solid across the board, particularly in English and Science, making it a reasonable choice for families who've traded the suburbs for a more relaxed foothill lifestyle. Penn Valley itself is quiet and semi-rural, drawing people who want space, slower pace, and easy access to the outdoor amenities that Nevada County is known for.

Student Demographics

228 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
165 (72%)
Hispanic
38 (17%)
Multiple Races
21 (9%)
African American
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners5 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged135 (59%)
Students with Disabilities35 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

255
Enrollment
15.3
Teachers (FTE)
16.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
24.1
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 Programs1/10 · #5600 · 7th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found