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Plum Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Antelope Elementary
29950 Plum Creek Rd., Paynes Creek, CA 96075
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Plum Valley Elementary
Elementary School in Paynes Creek · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Plum Valley Elementary
Plum Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Paynes Creek, CA, part of Antelope Elementary. Plum Valley Elementary serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Plum Valley Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Plum Valley 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.
Plum Valley 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.
43% of students at Plum Valley Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Address
- 29950 Plum Creek Rd., Paynes Creek, CA 96075
- Phone
- (530) 597-2248
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 14 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
29950 Plum Creek Rd., Paynes Creek, CA 96075
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Plum Valley Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Millville Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 20.3 miles away, in nearby Millville). Another option is Oak Run Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 25.1 miles away, in nearby Oak Run). Additionally, Antelope Elementary (rated 5.9/10, 17.9 miles away, in nearby Red Bluff). For more schools in Paynes Creek, see our Paynes Creek schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 25.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Black Butte Elementary Shingletown | 12.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Black Butte Junior High Shingletown | 13.0 mi | 3.4 |
| Whitmore Elementary Whitmore | 20.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Lassen View Elementary Los Molinos | 18.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Bend Elementary Cottonwood | 16.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Antelope Elementary Red Bluff | 17.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Explore and learn Whitmore | 22.1 mi | — |
| Berrendos Middle Red Bluff | 18.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Millville Elementary Millville | 20.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Lazy Creek Private Academy Red Bluff | 19.5 mi | — |
| Los Molinos High Los Molinos | 23.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Los Molinos Elementary Los Molinos | 23.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff | 20.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Jackson Heights Elementary Red Bluff | 20.6 mi | 5.3 |
| William M. Metteer Elementary Red Bluff | 20.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Lincoln Street Red Bluff | 20.5 mi | 4.8 |
| ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Red Bluff | 20.8 mi | — |
| Tehama eLearning Academy Red Bluff | 20.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Tehama County Special Education Red Bluff | 20.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Oak Run Elementary Oak Run | 25.1 mi | 7.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$66,000
Median Home Value
$49,400
Population
330
College Educated
11.3%
Homeownership
22.9%
Poverty Rate
16.3%
Median Age
38.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Plum Valley Elementary
What grades does Plum Valley Elementary serve?
Plum Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Plum Valley Elementary?
Plum Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Valley Elementary is 10.5:1. 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 Plum Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum Valley Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Plum Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Plum Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plum Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum Valley Elementary?
71.4% of students at Plum Valley 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 71.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tehama County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (530) 597-2248
Resources & Links
District
Antelope Elementary- District Enrollment
- 798
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,685
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