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Corona Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Waugh Elementary · Petaluma, CA

A Waugh Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

1851 Hartman Ln., Petaluma, CA 94954

  • Math 62% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.8 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$14,253
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Corona Creek Elementary score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Corona Creek Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,564

Median home value

$790,100

Median rent

$2,405/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94954; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meadow ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–60.7 mi371Compare →
Sonoma Mountain ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–61.2 mi451Compare →
Cinnabar CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–81.4 mi160Compare →
Cinnabar ElementaryEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK1.4 mi16Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Waugh Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,253NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corona Creek Elementary is listed in Waugh Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corona Creek Elementary

Corona Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Waugh Elementary, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,789 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corona Creek Elementary

What grades does Corona Creek Elementary serve?

Corona Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Corona Creek Elementary?

Corona Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corona Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Corona Creek Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corona Creek Elementary rank in CA?

Corona Creek Elementary ranks #4,789 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Corona Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Corona Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Corona Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corona Creek Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Corona Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Corona Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Corona Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Corona Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corona Creek Elementary?

15.6% of students at Corona Creek Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
Area population (ZIP 94954)
38,000
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94954; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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