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#3863 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Chicago Park Elementary
Elementary School · Chicago Park Elementary · Grass Valley, CA
An elementary school in Grass Valley, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
15725 Mt. Olive Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Math 42% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chicago Park Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chicago Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,743/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grass Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,068
Median home value
$496,600
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
56.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95945; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Park Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Colfax ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Alta Sierra ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chicago Park Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chicago Park Elementary is listed in Chicago Park Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chicago Park Elementary
Chicago Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Grass Valley, CA, part of Chicago Park Elementary, serving approximately 121 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,863 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chicago Park Elementary
What grades does Chicago Park Elementary serve?
Chicago Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chicago Park Elementary?
Chicago Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chicago Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chicago Park Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chicago Park Elementary rank in CA?
Chicago Park Elementary ranks #3,863 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Chicago Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Chicago Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chicago Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chicago Park Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Chicago Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Chicago Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chicago Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Chicago Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chicago Park Elementary?
53.7% of students at Chicago Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (530) 346-2153
- Area population (ZIP 95945)
- 27,675
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95945; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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