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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
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Plum Valley Elementary
Plum Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Paynes Creek, CA, part of the Antelope Elementary. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 50% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $66,000, where 11% 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 21 students, Plum Valley 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, Plum Valley 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
- 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 4 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage 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
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2021). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 25% (2019) to 75% (2021).
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. Whitmore Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 20.5 miles away, in nearby Whitmore). Another option is Lassen View Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 18.6 miles away, in nearby Los Molinos). Additionally, Oak Run Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 25.1 miles away, in nearby Oak Run). 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 | 6.1 |
| Black Butte Junior High Shingletown | 13.0 mi | 3.3 |
| Whitmore Elementary Whitmore | 20.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Lassen View Elementary Los Molinos | 18.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Bend Elementary Cottonwood | 16.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Antelope Elementary Red Bluff | 17.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Explore and learn Whitmore | 22.1 mi | — |
| Berrendos Middle Red Bluff | 18.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Millville Elementary Millville | 20.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Lazy Creek Private Academy Red Bluff | 19.5 mi | — |
| Los Molinos High Los Molinos | 23.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Los Molinos Elementary Los Molinos | 23.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA) Red Bluff | 20.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Jackson Heights Elementary Red Bluff | 20.6 mi | 5.0 |
| William M. Metteer Elementary Red Bluff | 20.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Lincoln Street Red Bluff | 20.5 mi | 5.2 |
| 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 | 5.9 |
| Oak Run Elementary Oak Run | 25.1 mi | 7.5 |
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
Community Profile
The community surrounding Plum Valley Elementary has a median household income of $66,000. It is a community where 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $49,400. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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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 the most recent state assessment data, Plum Valley Elementary has 25.0% math proficiency and 50.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
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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Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Average (615/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
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
- Phone
- (530) 597-2248
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Antelope Elementary- District Enrollment
- 798
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,685
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