Thermalito Union Elementary School District

400 Grand Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965-4007
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Thermalito Union 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 6 public schools serving 1,483 students in Thermalito Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Thermalito Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,483 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
70 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Thermalito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #969 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1005 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Thermalito Union Elementary  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
28%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.63
# American Indian Students
45 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
450 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
30%
12%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
56%
# Black Students
41 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
617 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
123 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
200
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
174
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
139
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
139
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,254 is higher than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,880 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$31 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$22,254
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,880
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Thermalito Union Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Thermalito Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2970
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2075 Poplar Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2910
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Plumas Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2930
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Nelson Avenue Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2940
Grades: 6-8
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Sierra Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1050 Sierra Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2920
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
2060 6th St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2950
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,483 students.
What is the rank of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District is ranked #969 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
42% of Thermalito Union Elementary School District students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Thermalito Union Elementary School District?
Thermalito Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Thermalito Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,880 is higher than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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