Plum Valley Elementary School

29950 Plum Creek Rd.
Paynes Creek, CA 96075
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8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Plum Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plum Valley Elementary School's student population of 21 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
21 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Year Founded
1995
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Plum Valley Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (CA)
(21-22)
<50%
33%
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<50%
47%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
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American Indian
5%
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
85%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.27
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
5%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Plum Valley Elementary School?
21 students attend Plum Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Plum Valley Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plum Valley Elementary School?
Plum Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Plum Valley Elementary School offer ?
Plum Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Plum Valley Elementary School part of?
Plum Valley Elementary School is part of Antelope Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 21 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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