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Elk Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Stony Creek Joint Unified
3430 County Road 309, Elk Creek, CA 95939
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
23
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Elk Creek Elementary
Elementary School in Elk Creek · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Elk Creek Elementary
Elk Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Elk Creek, CA, part of Stony Creek Joint Unified. Elk Creek Elementary serves approximately 23 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Elk Creek Elementary show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 23 students, Elk Creek Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Elk Creek Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Elk Creek Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 23 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Address
- 3430 County Road 309, Elk Creek, CA 95939
- Website
- scjusd.org
- Phone
- (530) 968-5288
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Location
3430 County Road 309, Elk Creek, CA 95939
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Elk Creek Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lake Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 23.2 miles away, in nearby Orland). Another option is Walden Academy (rated 7.5/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Willows). Additionally, Mill Street Elementary (rated 4.9/10, 20.9 miles away, in nearby Orland). For more schools in Elk Creek, see our Elk Creek schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 23.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek High Elk Creek | 0.2 mi | — |
| Bidwell Point High (Continuation) Elk Creek | 0.2 mi | — |
| Indian Valley Intermediate Elk Creek | 15.7 mi | — |
| Flournoy Elementary Flournoy | 22.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Walden Academy Willows | 18.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Glenn County Special Education Willows | 18.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Willows Intermediate Willows | 18.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Murdock Elementary Willows | 18.9 mi | 3.5 |
| Willows Community High Willows | 19.0 mi | — |
| Willows High Willows | 19.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Price Intermediate Orland | 20.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Mill Street Elementary Orland | 20.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Orland High Orland | 21.1 mi | 5.6 |
| North Valley High (Continuation) Orland | 21.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Fairview Elementary Orland | 21.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Success One! Orland | 21.4 mi | 4.9 |
| William Finch Orland | 21.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Providence Christian School (dba) Orland | 21.8 mi | — |
| Lake View Charter Orangevale | 23.2 mi | 6.4 |
| Lake Elementary Orland | 23.2 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95939 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$35,893
Median Home Value
$262,500
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
Population
323
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
42.9%
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Median Age
61.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Elk Creek Elementary
What grades does Elk Creek Elementary serve?
Elk Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 23 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary is 7.7:1. 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 Elk Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Creek Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elk Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Elk Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elk Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Elk Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elk Creek Elementary?
65.2% of students at Elk 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 65.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Glenn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (530) 968-5288
Resources & Links
District
Stony Creek Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 71
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $32,818
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