North Cow Creek Elementary

Summary:

North Cow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school located in Palo Cedro, CA, serving 256 students in grades K-8. It is part of the North Cow Creek Elementary District, which is ranked 345 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Cow Creek Elementary consistently performs above the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 57.54% of students proficient or better in ELA End-of-Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, the school had 46.37% proficient or better in End-of-Course, compared to the state average of 35.54%. The school's performance in Science (CAST) is also strong, with 38.6% proficient or better in End-of-Course, compared to the state average of 30.7%. However, the school's performance for White students has been relatively lower compared to the state average, ranking in the bottom half of California elementary schools.

North Cow Creek Elementary has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 4.1% to 10.6% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. The school also has a student-teacher ratio of 21.3 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Enterprise Elementary District. This suggests that North Cow Creek Elementary may be a desirable option for families in the area seeking a quality educational experience for their children.


Detail:

Public K-8

 10619 Swede Creek Rd.
       Palo Cedro, CA  96073-9742


(530) 549-4488

District: North Cow Creek Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1995th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,014 Help


Students who attend North Cow Creek Elementary usually attend:

High:    Foothill High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.8% Help


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Compare Details North Cow Creek Elementary ranks better than 66% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Cow Creek Elementary ranks better than 81.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Cow Creek Elementary is 21.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Cow Creek Elementary is $9,014.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Cow Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 1995th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See North Cow Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 520th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See North Cow Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 345th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Cow Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 81.52 840th 4809 82.5%
2005 84.26 763rd 4822 84.2%
2006 83.54 807th 4818 83.3%
2007 77.98 1050th 5113 79.5%
2008 77.03 1101st 5113 78.5%
2009 68.83 1494th 5193 71.2%
2010 71.70 1384th 5314 74.0%
2011 66.33 1677th 5377 68.8%
2012 69.76 1547th 5390 71.3%
2013 70.47 1551st 5530 72.0%
2015 83.85 943rd 5611 83.2%
2016 74.07 1341st 5614 76.1%
2017 62.64 1899th 5692 66.6%
2018 66.62 1735th 5662 69.4%
2019 54.40 2359th 5789 59.3%
2021 72.52 359th 1417 74.7%
2022 78.55 1259th 5883 78.6%
2023 56.03 2236th 5874 61.9%
2024 61.56 1995th 5862 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.54 1373rd 5173 73.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.46 1631st 5413 69.9%
2019 64.46 1770th 5492 67.8%
2021 74.31 300th 1267 76.3%
2022 60.61 1906th 5635 66.2%
2023 52.11 2292nd 5617 59.2%
2024 60.77 1921st 5605 65.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.09 1361st 5431 74.9%
2019 53.42 2293rd 5510 58.4%
2021 74.08 306th 1272 75.9%
2022 77.84 1198th 5663 78.8%
2023 56.25 2123rd 5650 62.4%
2024 60.25 1961st 5636 65.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 1517th 2737 44.6%
2019 34.50 2027th 2834 28.5%
2022 52.28 1392nd 2726 48.9%
2023 29.99 1988th 2662 25.3%
2024 36.94 1782nd 2647 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Cow Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 90.05 116th 1769 93.4%
2005 89.75 123rd 1777 93.1%
2006 85.19 201st 1804 88.9%
2007 77.41 344th 1999 82.8%
2008 80.34 280th 2005 86.0%
2009 80.55 280th 2063 86.4%
2010 78.19 349th 2179 84.0%
2011 72.93 464th 2236 79.2%
2012 70.11 570th 2259 74.8%
2013 75.40 445th 2379 81.3%
2015 84.55 343rd 2477 86.2%
2016 76.59 522nd 2497 79.1%
2017 71.18 644th 2508 74.3%
2018 73.34 573rd 2480 76.9%
2019 79.64 493rd 2715 81.8%
2021 76.49 167th 894 81.3%
2022 77.93 529th 2740 80.7%
2023 69.29 693rd 2802 75.3%
2024 78.16 520th 2777 81.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.47 30th 721 95.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.93 92nd 738 87.5%
2022 79.15 449th 2509 82.1%
2024 62.39 774th 2546 69.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.41 626th 2273 72.5%
2019 76.47 500th 2407 79.2%
2021 73.91 169th 763 77.9%
2022 75.34 527th 2527 79.1%
2023 69.21 634th 2558 75.2%
2024 79.08 450th 2547 82.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Cow Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.73 689th 1496 53.9%
2019 61.20 612th 1602 61.8%
2022 59.54 594th 1555 61.8%
2023 48.71 767th 1552 50.6%
2024 61.64 560th 1535 63.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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North Cow Creek Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for North Cow Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 225 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1989 216 0 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 222 2 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 235 3 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 243
1992 225 3 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 240 7 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 284 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 313 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1996 313 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1997 299 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1998 301 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 286 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 283 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 289
2001 298 2 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 274 15 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 274 15 9 22 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 268 0 4 18 5 n/a n/a 8 303
2005 246 0 10 25 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2006 269 1 10 20 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 280 1 10 23 4 n/a n/a 2 320
2008 286 1 11 15 3 n/a n/a 0 316
2009 267 2 11 16 4 0 5 0 305
2010 242 3 6 19 4 0 4 0 278
2011 230 2 7 17 4 0 8 0 268
2012 227 2 6 11 3 0 12 0 261
2013 237 4 5 9 3 0 10 0 268
2014 209 4 2 10 8 0 15 0 248
2015 188 3 4 10 5 0 15 0 225
2016 204 2 3 12 3 0 14 0 238
2017 214 2 4 17 7 0 19 0 263
2018 207 0 4 23 9 0 21 0 264
2019 193 1 4 20 10 0 25 0 253
2020 198 1 4 22 6 0 27 0 258
2021 188 0 6 16 9 0 25 0 244
2022 197 0 3 15 12 0 24 0 251
2023 204 0 2 14 11 0 25 0 256

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 North Cow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 10.3 22.1 n/a
1989 224 11.4 19.6 n/a
1990 230 10.9 21.1 n/a
1991 243 12.8 18.9 n/a
1992 235 13.0 18.0 1.7
1993 252 10.2 24.7 2.8
1994 295 11.4 25.9 1
1995 318 13.5 23.6 5.3
1996 318 13.5 23.6 5.3
1997 305 14.1 21.6 3.9
1998 301 15.6 19.3 6.6
1999 297 15.4 19.3 4
2000 289 13.9 20.8 3.5
2001 313 16.2 19.3 7.7
2002 320 16.5 19.4 7.8
2003 320 16.5 19.4 7.8
2004 303 17.8 17.0 9.2
2005 283 16.8 16.8 12.7
2006 303 17.8 17.0 11.9
2007 320 16.8 19.0 13.2
2008 316 18.6 17.0 12.7
2009 305 16.6 17.3 17.7
2010 278 15.8 17.5 17.3
2011 268 n/a n/a 17.2
2012 261 11.0 23.7 n/a
2013 268 10.0 26.8 28.7
2014 248 9.0 27.5 29
2015 225 9.0 25.0 29.3
2016 238 11.0 21.6 24.8
2017 263 11.4 23.0 30.4
2018 264 11.4 23.1 26.5
2019 253 11.5 22.0 29.2
2020 258 n/a n/a 31.4
2021 244 12.5 19.5 23.4
2022 251 12.5 20.0 20.3
2023 256 12.0 21.3 16.8

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 North Cow Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 10.3 22.1 n/a
1989 224 11.4 19.6 n/a
1990 230 10.9 21.1 n/a
1991 243 12.8 18.9 n/a
1992 235 13.0 18.0 1.7
1993 252 10.2 24.7 2.8
1994 295 11.4 25.9 1
1995 318 13.5 23.6 5.3
1996 318 13.5 23.6 5.3
1997 305 14.1 21.6 3.9
1998 301 15.6 19.3 6.6
1999 297 15.4 19.3 4
2000 289 13.9 20.8 3.5
2001 313 16.2 19.3 7.7
2002 320 16.5 19.4 7.8
2003 320 16.5 19.4 7.8
2004 303 17.8 17.0 9.2
2005 283 16.8 16.8 12.7
2006 303 17.8 17.0 11.9
2007 320 16.8 19.0 13.2
2008 316 18.6 17.0 12.7
2009 305 16.6 17.3 17.7
2010 278 15.8 17.5 17.3
2011 268 n/a n/a 17.2
2012 261 11.0 23.7 n/a
2013 268 10.0 26.8 28.7
2014 248 9.0 27.5 29
2015 225 9.0 25.0 29.3
2016 238 11.0 21.6 24.8
2017 263 11.4 23.0 30.4
2018 264 11.4 23.1 26.5
2019 253 11.5 22.0 29.2
2020 258 n/a n/a 31.4
2021 244 12.5 19.5 23.4
2022 251 12.5 20.0 20.3
2023 256 12.0 21.3 16.8

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201267.0%13.0%0.0%21.0%79.0%83.0%88.0%83.0%71.0%
201372.0%8.0%0.0%20.0%72.0%92.0%92.0%72.0%72.0%
201470.0%17.0%0.0%13.0%70.0%83.0%83.0%70.0%70.0%
201588.0%12.0%0.0%0.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
201683.0%3.0%0.0%13.0%87.0%97.0%97.0%87.0%83.0%
201791.0%0.0%3.0%6.0%91.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%91.0%91.0%
201890.0%0.0%5.0%5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201988.0%13.0%0.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%88.0%
202083.3%5.6%0.0%88.9%94.4%
202184.6%0.0%3.9%88.5%88.5%88.5%92.3%
202281.3%3.1%0.0%87.5%93.8%87.5%93.8%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Cow Creek Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,014

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Cow Creek Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2359th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2236th of 5874 Elementary schools
 2.7%
Ranks 493rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 693rd of 2802 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)34.534.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)34.534.6
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)3157.7
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)3157.7
 26.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)3744.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)3744.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)48.251.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)48.251.9
 3.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)55.646.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)55.646.4
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)44.435.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)44.435.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (North Cow Creek Elementary)29.625
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (North Cow Creek Elementary)29.625
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)76.751.7
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)76.751.7
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)7034.5
 35.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)7034.5
 35.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)80.760
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)80.760
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)5053.3
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)5053.3
 3.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)60.957.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (North Cow Creek Elementary)60.957.7
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)43.542.3
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Cow Creek Elementary)43.542.3
 1.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (North Cow Creek Elementary)34.823.1
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (North Cow Creek Elementary)34.823.1
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253256
 1.2%
African American10
 100%
American Indian1011
 10%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2014
 30%
Pacific Islander00
White193204
 5.7%
Two or More Races2525
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%16.8%
 12.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended North Cow Creek Elementary.

North Cow Creek Elementary ranks 1995th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at North Cow Creek Elementary are 80% White, 10% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% American Indian.

Students who attend North Cow Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Foothill High


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