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#5483 of 9,539 schools in CA
North Cow Creek Elementary
Elementary School · North Cow Creek Elementary · Palo Cedro, CA
An elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10619 Swede Creek Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073
- Math 46% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Cow Creek Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 52% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Cow 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average439/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,237
Median home value
$539,800
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96073; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Bella Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 3.1 mi | 338 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Cow Creek Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,469NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Cow Creek Elementary is listed in North Cow Creek Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Cow Creek Elementary
North Cow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Palo Cedro, CA, part of North Cow Creek Elementary, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,483 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Cow Creek Elementary
What grades does North Cow Creek Elementary serve?
North Cow Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend North Cow Creek Elementary?
North Cow Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Cow Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Cow Creek Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Cow Creek Elementary rank in CA?
North Cow Creek Elementary ranks #5,483 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is North Cow Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Cow Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 North Cow Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Cow Creek Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Cow Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, North Cow Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Cow Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Cow Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Cow Creek Elementary?
21.1% of students at North Cow 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shasta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.6%
- Phone
- (530) 549-4488
- Area population (ZIP 96073)
- 5,633
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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.
- 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 96073; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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