Plumas Lake Elementary School District

2743 Plumas Sch Rd.
Plumas Lake, CA 95961-8827
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Plumas Lake Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 students in Plumas Lake Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Plumas Lake Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
1,600 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Plumas Lake Elementary School District, which is ranked #539 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#552 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Plumas Lake Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
177 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
11%
12%
# Hispanic Students
525 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
56%
# Black Students
75 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
590 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
37%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
211 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
226
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
153
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
176
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
177
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
159
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,561 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,384 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$17 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,561
$19,942
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,384
$18,366
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Plumas Lake Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Plumas Lake Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cobblestone Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1718 Churchill Way
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 634-9723
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Oro Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1220 Zanes Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 749-0690
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1751 Cimarron Dr.
Olivehurst, CA 95961
(530) 743-1271
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,600 students.
What is the rank of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District is ranked #539 out of 1,930 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
37% of Plumas Lake Elementary School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plumas Lake Elementary School District?
Plumas Lake Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plumas Lake Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,384 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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