ALTA SIERRA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alta Sierra Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary school district, located in Grass Valley, CA with about 304 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 16 teachers, Alta Sierra Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Alta Sierra Elementary is a public school located in the foothills of Grass Valley, California, serving students in grades TK through 4. As part of the Pleasant Ridge Union School District, the school is situated in a tranquil, wooded setting that fosters a close-knit community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a foundational academic approach, focusing on core literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging social-emotional development during these critical early formative years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Alta Sierra Elementary is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its young learners. The school places a high value on parent involvement and collaboration, often leveraging its location to integrate nature-based learning and local community engagement into the student experience. By balancing structured classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for a smooth transition to middle school while maintaining a nurturing "small-town" school culture.

For more information, contact Alta Sierra Elementary at (530) 272-2319 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.