Top Rankings
Stony Creek Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 71 students in Stony Creek Joint Unified 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 Stony Creek Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
71 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stony Creek Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #604 of all 1,908 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 decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#614 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
% American Indian
51%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
14%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
32%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $40,549 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,127 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$40,549
$19,978
Spending / Student
$37,127
$18,399
Best Stony Creek Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Creek High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 County Rd. 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5361
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5288
Gr: K-4 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Indian Valley Intermediate
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5180 Lodoga-stonyford Rd.
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 963-3210
Gr: 5-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Bidwell Point High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
3430 County Road 309
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Elk Creek, CA 95939
(530) 968-5177
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stony Creek Joint Unified School District?
Stony Creek Joint Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 71 students.
What is the rank of Stony Creek Joint Unified School District?
Stony Creek Joint Unified School District is ranked #604 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stony Creek Joint Unified School District?
51% of Stony Creek Joint Unified School District students are American Indian, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stony Creek Joint Unified School District?
Stony Creek Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Stony Creek Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,127 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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