Top Rankings
North Cow Creek Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 256 students in North Cow Creek Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public School in North Cow Creek Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
1 School
10,369 Schools
# Students
256 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Cow Creek Elementary School District, which is ranked #296 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
7%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
76%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,363 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,273
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,363
$18,396
Best North Cow Creek Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Cow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10619 Swede Creek Rd.
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
North Cow Creek Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 256 students.
What is the rank of North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
North Cow Creek Elementary School District is ranked #296 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
76% of North Cow Creek Elementary School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Cow Creek Elementary School District?
North Cow Creek Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is North Cow Creek Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,363 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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