Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville, CA · Thermalito Union Elementary · Grades K-5
4,075th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 28%▲ Improving
Poplar Avenue Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Poplar Avenue Elementary 4,075th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 28% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2015 to 28th in 2025 — improving.
Poplar Avenue Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 154 students tested
Poplar Avenue Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 324 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36.1% | 46.0% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| White | 34.3% | 31.5% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.0% | 11.7% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 12.5% | 8.6% | ▼ 3.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Poplar Avenue Elementary
Typical home value $306K in zip 95965 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Poplar Avenue Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Siskiyou Avenue ElementaryThermalito Union Elementary · 0.1 mi away
- 2Sierra Avenue ElementaryThermalito Union Elementary · 1.3 mi away4,705th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 4Plumas Avenue ElementaryThermalito Union Elementary · 2 mi away3,488th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 29% - 5STREAM CharterOroville City Elementary · 2.4 mi away · charter3,214th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 3Wyandotte AcademyOroville City Elementary · 3.8 mi away4,026th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 29% - 2Stanford Avenue ElementaryOroville City Elementary · 4 mi away4,849th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 19% - 1Oakdale Heights ElementaryOroville City Elementary · 4.2 mi away5,235th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 17% - –North State Virtual AcademyOroville City Elementary · 4.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Poplar Avenue Elementary in?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary district in Oroville, California.
Is Poplar Avenue Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Poplar Avenue Elementary 4,075th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 28% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Poplar Avenue Elementary?
Asian 46%, White 32%, Hispanic 12%, Two or more races 9% (324 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Poplar Avenue Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95965 is $306K 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.