Helen M. Wilcox Elementary
Oroville, CA · Palermo Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-3 · Town, distant
3,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
5737 Autrey Ln., Oroville, CA 95966
(530) 533-7626Official website ↗NCES ID 062954004556Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Helen M. Wilcox Elementary 3,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 39% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 135 students tested · no science: CA tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 3
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 566 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.4% | 39.9% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 31.8% | 36.7% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.6% | 15.9% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 7.1% | 2.3% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $311K in zip 95966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary in?
Helen M. Wilcox Elementary is part of the Palermo Union Elementary district in Oroville, California.
Is Helen M. Wilcox Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Helen M. Wilcox Elementary 3,431st of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Helen M. Wilcox Elementary?
White 40%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 16%, Asian 4% (566 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Helen M. Wilcox Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95966 is $311K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.