Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Otter Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Otter Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Otter Creek Elementary School's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
17 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Otter Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Otter Creek Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
82%
20%
Hawaiian
6%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Otter Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Otter Creek Elementary School is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary School?
17 students attend Otter Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Otter Creek Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Otter Creek Elementary School?
Otter Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Otter Creek Elementary School offer ?
Otter Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Otter Creek Elementary School part of?
Otter Creek Elementary School is part of Black Oak Mine Unified School District.
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