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#4104 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Sutters Mill
Elementary School · Gold Trail Union Elementary · Placerville, CA
A Gold Trail Union Elementary elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4801 Luneman Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
- Math 53% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sutters Mill score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sutters Mill sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,192/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Placerville), 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
$90,499
Median home value
$527,900
Median rent
$1,408/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95667; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Community School Home Study AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| EL Dorado Co Office of Ed Special Ed ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Indian Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–4 | 4.6 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Charter Alternative Program (cap)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 4.7 mi | 245 | 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.
Gold Trail Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,671NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sutters Mill is listed in Gold Trail Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sutters Mill
Sutters Mill is a public elementary school in Placerville, CA, part of Gold Trail Union Elementary, serving approximately 230 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,104 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sutters Mill
What grades does Sutters Mill serve?
Sutters Mill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Sutters Mill?
Sutters Mill has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutters Mill?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutters Mill is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sutters Mill rank in CA?
Sutters Mill ranks #4,104 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Sutters Mill's MySchoolScout rating?
Sutters Mill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Sutters Mill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutters Mill has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sutters Mill a charter school?
No, Sutters Mill is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sutters Mill a Title I school?
No, Sutters Mill is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sutters Mill?
33.0% of students at Sutters Mill 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (530) 626-2591
- Area population (ZIP 95667)
- 36,286
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 95667; 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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