North Cow Creek Elementary
Palo Cedro, CA · North Cow Creek Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, fringe
1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 68%▼ Declining
10619 Swede Creek Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073
(530) 549-4488Official website ↗NCES ID 062751004138Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 68% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2015 to 68th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 178 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 76.2% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 10.9% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 7.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 4.7% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 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 $569K in zip 96073 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is North Cow Creek Elementary in?
North Cow Creek Elementary is part of the North Cow Creek Elementary district in Palo Cedro, California.
Is North Cow Creek Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Cow Creek Elementary 1,833rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 68% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Cow Creek Elementary?
White 76%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 7%, American Indian 5% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North Cow Creek Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 96073 is $569K 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.