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Williams Ranch Elementary

Penn Valley Union Elementary · Nevada County · 14804 Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946-9722

(530) 432-7300 · www.pvuesd.org

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8/10
#1216
Rank 1216 out of 5,722
Top 21%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1494 · 74th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #1095 · 81st percentile
Science9/10 · #1006 · 82nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the foothills of Nevada County, Williams Ranch Elementary serves the small, close-knit community of Penn Valley with the kind of academic consistency that's hard to find in a town this size. Families who value outdoor living, a slower pace, and a genuine neighborhood school feel — without sacrificing solid math and science foundations — tend to thrive here. It's the sort of place where kids know their teachers, parents show up, and the surrounding Sierra Nevada landscape becomes part of everyday life.

Student Demographics

50 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
30 (60%)
Hispanic
12 (24%)
Multiple Races
5 (10%)
American Indian
2 (4%)
Asian
1 (2%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged30 (60%)
Students with Disabilities12 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

247
Enrollment
13.4
Teachers (FTE)
18.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
14.3
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 Programs2/10 · #5300 · 12th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found