Alta Sierra Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grass Valley, California 95949 · Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
#1405 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#18695 of 50,301 nationally
About Alta Sierra Elementary
Alta Sierra Elementary is a public elementary located in Grass Valley, in the Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 338 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1405th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 338.
There are 21 schools in Grass Valley; Alta Sierra Elementary ranks 4th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)34.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alta Sierra Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 34.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alta Sierra Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Chicago Park Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
120 students · 6.3 km away
Chicago Park Community Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
43 students · 6.3 km away
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students · 6.7 km away
Colfax Elementary
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades K–8
345 students · 7.0 km away
Pleasant Ridge Special Education Preschool
Grass Valley · Public other
· 7.8 km away
Magnolia Intermediate
Grass Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
410 students · 7.8 km away
Arete Charter Academy
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
207 students · 7.8 km away
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students · 7.9 km away
Bear River High
Grass Valley · Public high · Grades 9–12
664 students · 8.5 km away
Clear Creek Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
173 students · 9.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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338 students
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338 students
Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
Post Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
San Altos Elementary
Lemon Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
338 students
Naples Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Sierra Elementary a good school?
Alta Sierra Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1405 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alta Sierra Elementary rank in California?
Alta Sierra Elementary ranks #1405 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #18695 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alta Sierra Elementary?
Alta Sierra Elementary had 338 students in 2025.
Is Alta Sierra Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Alta Sierra Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alta Sierra Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alta Sierra Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.