Chicago Park Community Charter

15725 Mount Olive Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

www.chicagoparkschool.org

Charter School 32 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chicago Park Community Charter School, located in the rural setting of Grass Valley, California, is a small, independent K–8 school dedicated to fostering a close-knit, supportive educational environment. By prioritizing small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, the school emphasizes academic excellence while nurturing the social and emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to be rigorous yet flexible, often incorporating hands-on learning experiences that take advantage of the school's unique community atmosphere and natural surroundings.

As a charter school, Chicago Park operates with a focus on parent involvement and community partnership, encouraging families to play an active role in their children’s education. The school promotes a culture of character, responsibility, and engagement, striving to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By blending traditional instructional values with modern educational practices, the school aims to provide a safe, inclusive space where students feel valued, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Total Students

1.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chicago Park Community Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	7

White
25 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
7 (21.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chicago Park Elementary
Phone:	(530)346-2153
Website:	http://www.chicagoparkschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	32
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6

Grade 2 2

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 6

Grade 6 4

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 2