B+
Above Average
83/100

North Cow Creek Elementary

📚 K – 08 🏫 School
📍 10619 Swede Creek Rd., Palo Cedro, CA 96073
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 65th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
256
Students
enrolled
21.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%72/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%65/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.28 in 2009–19; 57th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%67/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −7 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+9 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts58th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 10619 Swede Creek Rd.
City Palo Cedro
ZIP Code 96073
District 0627510
NCES School ID 062751004138
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 96073

Understanding the community around North Cow Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $114,301
Per Capita Income $51,052
Poverty Rate 0.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%
High School or Higher 94.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $506,500
Median Rent $1,804
Owner-Occupied 92.2%
Renter-Occupied 7.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Cow Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%
Female 44.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.2%
Two or More Races 10.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4%
American Indian 4.7%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 256
Teachers (FTE) 11.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Cow Creek Elementary?
North Cow Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Cow Creek Elementary?
North Cow Creek Elementary has 256 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1.
What grades does North Cow Creek Elementary serve?
North Cow Creek Elementary serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does North Cow Creek Elementary receive per student?
North Cow Creek Elementary receives $11,647 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Cow Creek Elementary in 96073 ▼
Avg Home Value
$574,354
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,151
1-Year Change
+1.0%
% Renters
7.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026