Sutters Mill

www.gtusd.org

201 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Sutter’s Mill Elementary School, located in Placerville, California, is a key institution within the Gold Trail Union School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school is deeply rooted in the historic character of the region, and its curriculum is designed to prepare students for academic success as they transition to middle school.

As part of the Gold Trail Union School District, Sutter’s Mill benefits from a smaller, community-focused district structure that encourages strong parent involvement and individualized attention for students. The school prioritizes not only core subjects like literacy and mathematics but also emphasizes social-emotional growth and character development. By leveraging resources provided by the district, the school works to maintain modern educational standards while maintaining the tight-knit, welcoming atmosphere characteristic of schools in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

201

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sutters Mill
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	44
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
140 (69.7%)
Hispanic
44 (21.9%)
Two or More
14 (7.0%)
Asian
2 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Gold Trail Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)626-2591
Website:	http://www.gtusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
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 65

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 40