Is Plumas Avenue Elementary a good school?

Plumas Avenue Elementary ranks 4061 st of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Plumas Avenue Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Plumas Avenue Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Plumas Avenue Elementary?

Students at Plumas Avenue Elementary are 40% White, 28% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Plumas Avenue Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plumas Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Nelson Avenue Middle High : Oroville High

Plumas Avenue Elementary

Summary:

Plumas Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school located in Oroville, California, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 326 students. The school is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 1271 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plumas Avenue Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of California elementary schools, typically in the 3,000-4,000 range out of around 5,800 schools. The school's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments is below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates of 29.38% in English Language Arts and 27.67% in Math, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 13.6% to 29.7% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Interestingly, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Asian and White students performing significantly worse than their peers statewide, while the school's English Language Learner students perform relatively better.

Compared to nearby schools, Plumas Avenue Elementary's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby Poplar Avenue Elementary and Sierra Avenue Elementary within the Thermalito Union Elementary School District, but it outperforms some of the other nearby schools in the Oroville City Elementary School District, such as Oakdale Heights Elementary and Stanford Avenue Elementary. Addressing the school's challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and significant performance gaps between student subgroups, will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional quality, increase student engagement, and provide targeted support and resources to the school's unique student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

440 Plumas Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965-3219

(530) 538-2930

District: Thermalito Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4061^st of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,666

Students who attend Plumas Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Nelson Avenue Middle
High:	Oroville High

Student/teacher ratio: 25.7

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.7%

Asian:

28.4%

Hispanic:

19.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plumas Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Thermalito Union Elementary School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Plumas Avenue Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.7%), Asian (28.4%), Hispanic (19.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Thermalito Union Elementary School District. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plumas Avenue Elementary is 25.7. 1 elementary schools in the Thermalito Union Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Plumas Avenue Elementary employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plumas Avenue Elementary is $7,666, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Thermalito Union Elementary School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Plumas Avenue Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Plumas Avenue Elementary 4061^st of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Plumas Avenue Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Thermalito Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thermalito Union Elementary 1271^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plumas Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2007	28.35	3686^th	5113	27.9%
2008	27.30	3804^th	5113	25.6%
2009	27.93	3849^th	5193	25.9%
2010	38.04	3295^th	5314	38.0%
2011	35.15	3606^th	5377	32.9%
2012	44.83	2957^th	5390	45.1%
2013	36.90	3537^th	5530	36.0%
2015	20.11	4612^th	5611	17.8%
2016	26.86	4022^nd	5614	28.4%
2017	37.53	3270^th	5692	42.6%
2018	42.78	2977^th	5662	47.4%
2019	44.06	2945^th	5789	49.1%
2021	25.45	1042^nd	1417	26.5%
2022	33.07	3617^th	5883	38.5%
2023	30.47	3848^th	5874	34.5%
2024	28.52	4061^st	5862	30.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.07	1136^th	3311	65.7%
2024	39.22	1878^th	3160	40.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.82	2309^th	5084	54.6%
2019	50.14	2396^th	5173	53.7%
2021	36.13	710^th	1110	36.0%
2022	44.52	2648^th	5264	49.7%
2023	40.10	3060^th	5374	43.1%
2024	34.83	3542^nd	5511	35.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	50.27	2477^th	5413	54.2%
2019	42.55	2949^th	5492	46.3%
2021	24.92	937^th	1267	26.0%
2022	37.92	3127^th	5635	44.5%
2023	32.71	3528^th	5617	37.2%
2024	28.70	3905^th	5605	30.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	36.95	3218^th	5431	40.7%
2019	45.59	2698^th	5510	51.0%
2021	27.68	881^st	1272	30.7%
2022	29.15	3865^th	5663	31.7%
2023	28.55	3916^th	5650	30.7%
2024	29.12	3902^nd	5636	30.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2022	3.14	1101^st	1154	4.6%
2023	4.57	1117^th	1190	6.1%
2024	1.84	1169^th	1203	2.8%

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Rank History for White students at Plumas Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	17.26	2395^th	2737	12.5%
2019	17.61	2449^th	2834	13.6%
2022	10.50	2514^th	2726	7.8%
2023	10.05	2472^nd	2662	7.1%
2024	13.88	2356^th	2647	11.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plumas Avenue Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	161	7	104	42	14	n/a	n/a	24	352
2006	156	6	102	33	10	n/a	n/a	37	344
2007	150	13	104	35	16	n/a	n/a	31	349
2008	132	8	104	34	15	n/a	n/a	0	293
2009	133	7	101	30	9	0	42	0	322
2010	131	5	101	41	14	0	20	0	312
2011	99	5	70	32	15	0	20	0	241
2012	97	2	64	36	11	0	17	0	227
2013	95	9	61	47	9	0	21	0	242
2014	103	11	70	57	7	0	27	0	275
2015	104	13	58	53	19	0	34	0	281
2016	102	8	66	61	18	0	36	0	291
2017	119	10	69	53	17	0	35	0	303
2018	144	7	71	53	15	0	32	0	322
2019	137	14	75	61	16	1	26	0	330
2020	141	12	87	61	15	1	21	0	338
2021	144	12	86	46	12	2	14	0	316
2022	132	12	96	52	13	2	12	0	319
2023	145	13	83	61	8	2	14	0	326
2024	133	11	95	64	8	2	22	0	335

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plumas Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	352	19.7	17.9	91.5
2006	344	20.4	16.9	91.9
2007	349	21.4	16.3	92.1
2008	293	22.2	13.2	90.1
2009	322	17.6	16.4	75.2
2010	312	16.5	18.8	82.7
2011	241	n/a	n/a	78
2012	227	10.1	22.2	81.9
2013	242	9.2	26.0	85.1
2014	275	10.6	25.9	86.2
2015	281	11.0	25.5	84.3
2016	291	12.0	24.2	88
2017	303	12.0	25.2	89.4
2018	322	13.0	24.7	83.9
2019	330	13.1	25.0	86.7
2020	338	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	316	14.1	22.3	89.2
2022	319	14.0	22.7	86.5
2023	326	13.2	24.6	85.3
2024	335	13.0	25.7	88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plumas Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	352	19.7	17.9	91.5
2006	344	20.4	16.9	91.9
2007	349	21.4	16.3	92.1
2008	293	22.2	13.2	90.1
2009	322	17.6	16.4	75.2
2010	312	16.5	18.8	82.7
2011	241	n/a	n/a	78
2012	227	10.1	22.2	81.9
2013	242	9.2	26.0	85.1
2014	275	10.6	25.9	86.2
2015	281	11.0	25.5	84.3
2016	291	12.0	24.2	88
2017	303	12.0	25.2	89.4
2018	322	13.0	24.7	83.9
2019	330	13.1	25.0	86.7
2020	338	n/a	n/a	86.7
2021	316	14.1	22.3	89.2
2022	319	14.0	22.7	86.5
2023	326	13.2	24.6	85.3
2024	335	13.0	25.7	88.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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