Very Good
#3215 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Ready Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Penn Valley Union Elementary · Penn Valley, CA
A Penn Valley Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
10862 Spenceville Rd., Penn Valley, CA 95946
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ready Springs Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 38% across the 11-year record (2014–2024).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* 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
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Ready Springs 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average466/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,700
Median home value
$534,400
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95946; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vantage Point CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Clear Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 4.1 mi | 163 | Compare → |
| Williams Ranch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 4.3 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| Nevada City School of the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 460 | 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.
Penn Valley Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,529NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ready Springs Elementary is listed in Penn Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ready Springs Elementary
Ready Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Penn Valley, CA, part of Penn Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ready Springs Elementary
What grades does Ready Springs Elementary serve?
Ready Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ready Springs Elementary?
Ready Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ready Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ready Springs Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ready Springs Elementary rank in CA?
Ready Springs Elementary ranks #3,215 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Ready Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ready Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Ready Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ready Springs Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Ready Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Ready Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ready Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ready Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ready Springs Elementary?
65.2% of students at Ready Springs 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nevada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (530) 432-1118
- Area population (ZIP 95946)
- 9,448
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 57
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 95946; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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