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Otter Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Black Oak Mine Unified
4701 Volcanoville Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634
Enrollment
17
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
17
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Otter Creek Elementary
Otter Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Georgetown, CA, part of the Black Oak Mine Unified. The school serves approximately 17 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,900, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a distant rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 17 students, Otter Creek Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
Located in a rural area, Otter Creek Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 17 students
- Type
- Public
- Address
- 4701 Volcanoville Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634
- Website
- bomusd.org
- Phone
- (530) 333-8347
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 4 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.
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021).
Location
4701 Volcanoville Rd., Georgetown, CA 95634
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Otter Creek Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sierra Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 17.5 miles away, in nearby Placerville). Another option is Pinewood Elementary (rated 6.6/10, 16.3 miles away, in nearby Pollock Pines). Additionally, Foresthill Divide (rated 6.3/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Foresthill). For more schools in Georgetown, see our Georgetown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 14.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Foresthill High Foresthill | 6.7 mi | 6.4 |
| American River Charter Georgetown | 7.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Divide High Georgetown | 7.2 mi | — |
| Foresthill Divide Foresthill | 6.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Georgetown Elementary Georgetown | 7.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Golden Sierra Junior Senior High Garden Valley | 11.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Alta-Dutch Flat Elementary Alta | 16.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Louisiana Schnell Elementary Placerville | 16.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Camino Polytechnic Camino | 17.0 mi | — |
| Camino Elementary Camino | 17.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Pinewood Elementary Pollock Pines | 16.3 mi | 6.6 |
| El Dorado Adventist Placerville | 17.2 mi | — |
| EL DORADO ADVENTIST SCHOOL Placerville | 17.2 mi | 5.4 |
| COUNTRY DAY MONTESSORI Placerville | 17.3 mi | — |
| Sierra Elementary Placerville | 17.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Edwin Markham Middle Placerville | 17.3 mi | 4.6 |
| El Dorado High Placerville | 17.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Gold Trail Placerville | 16.7 mi | 6.4 |
| SUMMITVIEW ACADEMY Placerville | 17.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Weimar Hills Weimar | 14.5 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95634 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,900
Median Home Value
$332,100
Median Rent
$1,527/mo
Population
3,792
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Median Age
55
Community Profile
The community surrounding Otter Creek Elementary has a median household income of $67,900. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $332,100, with a median rent of $1,527/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Otter Creek Elementary
What grades does Otter Creek Elementary serve?
Otter Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Otter Creek Elementary?
Otter Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 17 students.
What are the test scores at Otter Creek Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Otter Creek Elementary has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Otter Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Otter Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otter Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Otter Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otter Creek Elementary?
47.1% of students at Otter 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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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (560/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- El Dorado County
- Phone
- (530) 333-8347
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Black Oak Mine Unified- District Enrollment
- 1,270
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,454
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