For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 535 students in Penn Valley Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Penn Valley Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% 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
4 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
535 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #691 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#653 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.8%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
70%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,106. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,417 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,953
$20,106
Spending / Student
$13,417
$18,517
Best Penn Valley Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williams Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 Pleasant Valley Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7300
Gr: K-3 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Ready Springs Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-1118
Gr: 4-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Vantage Point Charter
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-5312
Gr: K-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
10862 Spenceville Rd.
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Penn Valley, CA 95946
(530) 432-7311
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Penn Valley Union Elementary School District?
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 535 students.
What is the rank of Penn Valley Union Elementary School District?
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District is ranked #691 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Penn Valley Union Elementary School District?
70% of Penn Valley Union Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn Valley Union Elementary School District?
Penn Valley Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Penn Valley Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,417 is less than the state median of $18,517. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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