SUTTERS MILL

Sutters Mill is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Gold Trail Union Elementary school district, located in Placerville, CA with about 289 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Sutters Mill has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sutter’s Mill Elementary School, located in Placerville, California, is a key institution within the Gold Trail Union School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is deeply rooted in the historic character of the region, and its curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

As part of the Gold Trail Union School District, Sutter’s Mill benefits from a smaller, community-focused district structure that encourages strong parent involvement and individualized attention for students. The school prioritizes not only core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also emphasizes social-emotional growth and character development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to maintain modern educational standards while maintaining the tight-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of schools in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

For more information, contact Sutters Mill at (530) 626-2591 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.