Cottage Hill Elementary

22600 Kingston Ln.
Grass Valley, CA 95949

485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Cottage Hill Elementary, located in the foothills of Grass Valley, California, is a key component of the Pleasant Ridge Union School District. Serving students in the surrounding semi-rural community, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where staff prioritize both academic growth and the social-emotional well-being of their students. The campus is designed to reflect its scenic location, providing a tranquil setting that emphasizes a traditional approach to elementary education, coupled with modern classroom tools to prepare students for future grade levels.

Academically, Cottage Hill Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging student participation in a variety of enrichment activities. The school places a high value on parent and community involvement, frequently leveraging local engagement to enhance school events and extracurricular programs. By maintaining a student-centered culture and a focus on character development, the school strives to ensure that its graduates are well-prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

485

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cottage Hill Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	332
Hispanic	84
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	60
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

White
332 (68.5%)
Hispanic
84 (17.3%)
Two or More
60 (12.4%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Pleasant Ridge Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)268-2808
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 109

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 84