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North Cow Creek Elementary

North Cow Creek Elementary · Shasta County · 10619 Swede Creek Road, Palo Cedro, CA 96073-9742

(530) 549-4488 · www.northcowcreek.org

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8/10
#1655
Rank 1655 out of 5,722
Top 29%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1643 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1769 · 69th percentile
Science8/10 · #1595 · 72nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural foothill community of Palo Cedro, just east of Redding, North Cow Creek Elementary has a small-town feel that's increasingly hard to find — a K-8 school where kids grow up together and teachers genuinely know their students. Academics here land solidly above average across English, math, and science, which is impressive given the school's modest size and independent district status. Families drawn to wide-open spaces, a tight-knit community, and a slower pace of life outside the city will find a lot to like about raising kids in this corner of Shasta County.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
133 (76%)
Multiple Races
23 (13%)
Hispanic
11 (6%)
American Indian
8 (5%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged50 (29%)
Students with Disabilities17 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

270
Enrollment
12.6
Teachers (FTE)
21.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #5626 · 7th percentile

8 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.