Chicago Park Elementary

15725 Mt. Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

121 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chicago Park Elementary, located in the scenic foothills of Grass Valley, California, is a small, rural public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. Nestled in a community-oriented environment, the school is known for its close-knit atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive, personalized learning experience. By prioritizing small class sizes and individualized attention, Chicago Park creates a setting where teachers and staff can deeply engage with each student's academic and social-emotional development.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that encourages curiosity and community involvement. Their programming often integrates hands-on learning opportunities that leverage their unique rural surroundings. With a strong emphasis on character development and academic excellence, Chicago Park Elementary strives to prepare its graduates for high school success while maintaining the warm, inclusive spirit that defines their neighborhood school culture.

121

Total Students

6.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	17
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
94 (77.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (14.0 %)
Two or More
8 (6.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chicago Park Elementary
Phone:	(530)346-2153
Website:	http://chicagoparkschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 10

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 14