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Plum Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Antelope Elementary · Paynes Creek, CA
An Antelope Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
29950 Plum Creek Rd., Paynes Creek, CA 96075
Academics
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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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2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2014–2021), then recovered 26 points since 2018, reaching 50% in 2021.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Plum Valley 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$66,000
Median home value
$49,400
College educated
11.3%
Homeownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 96075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Antelope Elementary
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | Not available | 447 | 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.
Antelope Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $14,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plum Valley Elementary is listed in Antelope Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum Valley Elementary
Plum Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Paynes Creek, CA, part of Antelope Elementary, serving approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with 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. State assessment records 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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
- Area population (ZIP 96075)
- 330
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 96075; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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