Poplar Avenue Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Oroville, CA Grades KG–05 Rural: Fringe Chico, CA SchoolScore™ D (50.5)
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Poplar Avenue Elementary
Oroville, CA 95965
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (50.5)
321
Students
15.0
Teachers
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
(530)538-2910
Phone
http://www.thermalito.org
Website

Poplar Avenue Elementary is a public school administered by the Thermalito Union Elementary district in Oroville, CALIFORNIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 321 students enrolled; a 21.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs California Elementary School Average
Enrollment
321.0
State avg: 467.0
▼ 31% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
21.39:1
State avg: 22.3:1
▼ 4% better
Free Lunch %
84.4%
State avg: 63.8%
▲ 32% worse
School Details
School Name
Poplar Avenue Elementary
NCESSCH ID
063918006545
State School ID
CA-0461549-6003362
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
Missing
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2075 Poplar Ave.
City
Oroville
State
California
ZIP Code
95965
County
Butte County
Metro Area
Chico, CA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0601
State Leg. Upper
06001
State Leg. Lower
06003
Latitude
39.5126
Longitude
-121.61128
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
321
Total Students
👩‍🏫
15.0
Teachers FTE
📐
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
15.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)15.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 271 84.4%
Not Applicable 194 60.4%
District Info
District Name
Thermalito Union Elementary
LEAID
0639180
State LEA ID
CA-0461549
Phone
(530)538-2900
Website
http://www.thermalito.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Oroville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$43,057K
Federal Revenue
$8,195K
State Revenue
$29,754K
Local Revenue
$5,108K
Total Expenditure
$34,880K
Instruction Exp.
$15,830K
Support Services
$10,713K
Other Current Exp.
$2,636K
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Geographic

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1
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0 mi
2
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3
Butte County Special Education
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4
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1.9 mi
5
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1.9 mi
6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Poplar Avenue Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Poplar Avenue Elementary?
321 students are enrolled at Poplar Avenue Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Poplar Avenue Elementary have?
Poplar Avenue Elementary has 15.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1.
What grades does Poplar Avenue Elementary serve?
Poplar Avenue Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Poplar Avenue Elementary a charter school?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Poplar Avenue Elementary located in?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is located in the Chico, CA metropolitan area.
What school district does Poplar Avenue Elementary belong to?
Poplar Avenue Elementary is part of the Thermalito Union Elementary school district.
How much does Thermalito Union Elementary spend per student?
The Thermalito Union Elementary district spends approximately $108,660,436 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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