Margaret G. Scotten Elementary

10821 Squirrel Creek Rd.
Grass Valley, CA 95945

www.gvsd.us

357 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Margaret G. Scotten Elementary School, located in Grass Valley, California, is a key institution within the Grass Valley School District. The school serves a community-oriented student body and is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the school focuses on the intellectual, social, and emotional development of its students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth. Through dedicated faculty and staff, Margaret G. Scotten Elementary promotes a culture of collaboration and lifelong learning. Families in the Grass Valley area look to the school as a primary hub for early childhood education, benefiting from a curriculum designed to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong sense of community citizenship.

357

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Margaret G. Scotten Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	60
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
257 (72.0%)
Hispanic
60 (16.8%)
Two or More
21 (5.9%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.4%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Grass Valley Elementary
Phone:	(530)273-6472
Website:	http://www.gvsd.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 60