Penn Valley Union Elementary

Located at 10862 Spenceville Road in Penn Valley, California, Penn Valley Union Elementary School District serves as an essential educational cornerstone within the rural distant setting of the Truckee-Grass Valley region. Operating as an active, non-charter public school district, it encompasses four operational schools designed to support students across a full educational continuum from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. Currently serving a student body of 535 pupils—with its strongest enrollment concentrated throughout the elementary and middle school years—the district offers a close-knit learning community tailored to the needs of its local families.

To foster a supportive and enriched learning environment, the district employs a dedicated workforce totaling approximately 128 full-time equivalent staff members. Instructional quality is driven by a teaching staff of over 57 full-time equivalent educators, who are reinforced by more than 16 instructional aides and nearly 55 support staff personnel. This strong ratio of educators and support professionals to students highlights the district’s focus on individualized attention and comprehensive services, making Penn Valley Union Elementary a compelling subject for educational researchers studying rural school models and an inviting home for local families.