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Plumas Lake Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,682 students in Plumas Lake Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Plumas Lake Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% 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
3 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,682 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plumas Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked #524 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 PS% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
35%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,221 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,985 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$25 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,221
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,985
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Best Plumas Lake Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,682 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District is ranked #524 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 30%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
35% of Plumas Lake Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plumas Lake Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,985 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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