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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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,415 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 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,415 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Plumas Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked #542 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
103 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
454 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
56%
# Black Students
50 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
616 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
44%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
161
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
152
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
160
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
163
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
161
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
140
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,334 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,742 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,334
$19,801
Spending / Student
$11,742
$18,236
Best Plumas Lake Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,415 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District is ranked #542 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
44% of Plumas Lake Elementary School District students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, 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 $11,742 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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