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Downieville Elementary
Elementary School · Sierra-plumas Joint Unified · Downieville, CA
A Sierra-plumas Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box B, Downieville, CA 95936
Academics
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Downieville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,643
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95936; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyalton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | Not available | 194 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sierra-plumas Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- District spending per student
- $19,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Downieville Elementary is listed in Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Downieville Elementary
Downieville Elementary is a public elementary school in Downieville, CA, part of Sierra-plumas Joint Unified, serving approximately 29 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Downieville Elementary
What grades does Downieville Elementary serve?
Downieville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Downieville Elementary?
Downieville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 29 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downieville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Downieville Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Downieville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Downieville Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Downieville Elementary a charter school?
No, Downieville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Downieville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Downieville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Downieville Elementary?
72.4% of students at Downieville 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
- 29
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sierra County
- Phone
- (530) 289-3473
- Area population (ZIP 95936)
- 191
- Area median age
- 61.9
Official sources & links
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.
- 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.
- 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 95936; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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