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North Cow Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 270 students in North Cow Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in North Cow Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
270 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
n/a
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Cow Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked #296 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
5%
Showing 1996–2015. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
78%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,704 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,289 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,704
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,289
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Cow Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
North Cow Creek Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 270 students.
What is the rank of North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
North Cow Creek Elementary School District is ranked #296 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
78% of North Cow Creek Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is North Cow Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,289 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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