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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 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 63% 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
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,600 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plumas Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked #539 of all 1,925 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
0.73
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
12%
% Hispanic
33%
56%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,384 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,561
$19,974
Spending / Student
$10,384
$18,396
Best Plumas Lake Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
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
| 571 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
| 521 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
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,600 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District is ranked #539 out of 1,925 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?
37% of Plumas Lake Elementary School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, 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 $10,384 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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