Deer Creek Elementary

www.ncsd.school

285 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Deer Creek Elementary, located in the historic town of Nevada City, California, serves as a cornerstone of the Nevada City School District. Nestled in a community known for its rich history and scenic foothill landscape, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging personal growth and a strong sense of community responsibility among its diverse student body.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous curriculum with enrichment opportunities. By leveraging the unique resources of the Nevada City area, Deer Creek Elementary focuses on developing critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative skills in its students. Parents and community members are often encouraged to take an active role in school life, helping to maintain a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes the holistic development and academic success of every child.

285

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deer Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

White
234 (82.1 %)
Hispanic
26 (9.1 %)
Two or More
17 (6.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Nevada City Elementary
Phone:	(530)265-1870
Website:	http://www.ncsd.school
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 65

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 85