Nevada County Special Education

www.nevco.org

58 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) Special Education program is a specialized educational division dedicated to serving students with diverse learning needs across Nevada County, California. Based at the Hoover Lane campus in Nevada City, the department operates in close partnership with local school districts to provide comprehensive support services. Their primary focus is to ensure that students with disabilities—ranging from mild to severe—receive high-quality, individualized instruction tailored to help them achieve their unique academic and personal potential.

The program functions as a centralized resource for families and educators, offering a variety of specialized settings, therapeutic services, and instructional programs. By adhering to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Nevada County Special Education division works to facilitate an inclusive environment where students can access the curriculum alongside their peers. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, eligibility processes, and community resources, you can visit their official website at [http://www.nevco.org](http://www.nevco.org).

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nevada County Special Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	8
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
42 (72.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (13.8 %)
Two or More
7 (12.1 %)
Asian
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Nevada County Office of Education
Phone:	(530)265-0611
Website:	http://www.nevco.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
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 3

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 2