Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Plaza Elementary School District (2026) - Orland, CA
Public School Review - Established 2003

Plaza Elementary School District

7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963-9777
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Tel: (530) 865-1250
www.plazaschool.org

Top Rankings

Plaza Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Plaza Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public School in Plaza Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
215 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradePlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
Kind34264
122187
224196
323204
422205
523209
623210
721213
823216
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

District Rank

Plaza Elementary School District, which is ranked #128 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
#131 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School District
2023#131
2022#163
2021#143
2019#242
2018#277
2017#348
2016#231
2015#342
2013#118
2012#105
2011#92
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

67%
34%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
202367%34%
202257%33%
202164%34%
201967%40%
201847%39%
201747%38%
201652%37%
201547%34%
201377%59%
201282%59%
201182%58%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

65-69%
47%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
202267%47%
202157%49%
201962%51%
201847%50%
201747%48%
201652%48%
201542%44%
201372%57%
201272%58%
201172%56%
201072%54%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-39%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
20240.540.63
20230.550.64
20220.530.63
20210.560.62
20200.550.63
20190.550.63
20180.520.64
20170.520.64
20160.520.64
20150.490.64
20140.460.65
20130.480.65
20120.530.65
20110.500.67
20100.480.67
20090.450.71
20080.500.65
20070.490.67
20060.470.66
20050.490.67
20040.430.67
20030.440.67
20020.410.67
20010.370.67
20000.410.67
19990.360.67
19980.380.67
19970.310.67
19960.370.67
19950.360.67
19940.340.67
19930.410.67
19920.440.67
19910.410.67
19900.400.66
19890.370.65
19880.390.65
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian
n/a
1%

American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2022)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
20221%1%
20201%1%
20191%1%
20181%1%
20171%1%
20161%1%
20141%1%
20093%1%
20082%1%
20073%2%
20062%1%
20052%2%
20041%2%
20031%2%
20021%2%
20011%2%
20004%1%
19991%1%
19981%1%
19971%1%
19963%1%
19952%1%
19944%1%
19933%1%
19924%1%
19914%1%
19903%1%
19893%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Asian
n/a
12%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2021)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
20211%12%
20181%11%
20171%11%
20161%11%
20152%11%
20144%11%
20134%11%
20125%11%
20116%11%
20105%11%
20094%11%
20087%12%
20077%12%
20066%12%
20056%12%
20046%12%
20035%11%
20025%11%
20012%11%
20003%11%
19994%11%
19984%11%
19963%11%
19952%11%
19941%11%
19932%11%
19922%11%
19912%11%
19902%10%
19893%10%
19882%10%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic
37%
56%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
202440%56%
202340%55%
202238%56%
202139%56%
202034%55%
201934%55%
201830%54%
201730%54%
201633%54%
201525%54%
201420%53%
201324%53%
201230%52%
201125%51%
201024%50%
200921%49%
200825%50%
200722%49%
200623%48%
200525%47%
200420%46%
200323%45%
200220%44%
200120%43%
200018%42%
199917%41%
199818%40%
199718%40%
199616%39%
199518%38%
199415%37%
199321%36%
199222%35%
199120%34%
199020%33%
198916%31%
198819%30%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black
n/a
5%
% White
57%
20%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
202455%20%
202354%21%
202257%21%
202154%22%
202058%23%
201958%23%
201863%24%
201763%24%
201661%24%
201567%24%
201471%25%
201368%25%
201262%26%
201166%27%
201068%27%
200971%28%
200866%29%
200768%29%
200669%31%
200567%31%
200473%32%
200371%34%
200274%35%
200177%36%
200075%37%
199978%38%
199877%39%
199781%39%
199678%40%
199578%41%
199480%42%
199374%43%
199272%44%
199174%45%
199075%47%
198978%49%
198876%50%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2011)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
20111%1%
20101%1%
20091%1%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Two or more races
6%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2024)

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
20245%6%
20236%6%
20224%5%
20215%5%
20207%4%
20197%4%
20185%4%
20175%4%
20164%4%
20156%3%
20144%3%
20134%3%
20123%3%
20112%2%
20102%3%
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,344 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
2023$3 MM$8 MM
2022$3 MM$7 MM
2021$3 MM$8 MM
2020$3 MM$7 MM
2019$3 MM$7 MM
2018$2 MM$29 MM
2017$2 MM$26 MM
2016$2 MM$24 MM
2015$1 MM$17 MM
2014$1 MM$21 MM
2012$1 MM$19 MM
2011$1 MM$19 MM
2010$1 MM$17 MM
2009$1 MM$19 MM
2008$1 MM$19 MM
2007$1 MM$19 MM
2006$2 MM$17 MM
2005$1 MM$16 MM
2004$1 MM$16 MM
2003$1 MM$16 MM
2002$1 MM$15 MM
2001$1 MM$15 MM
2000$1 MM$13 MM
1999$1 MM$12 MM
1998$1 MM$11 MM
1997$1 MM$10 MM
1996$1 MM$9 MM
1995$1 MM$8 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending
$2 MM
$107,188 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
2023$2 MM$7 MM
2022$2 MM$7 MM
2021$2 MM$7 MM
2020$2 MM$7 MM
2019$3 MM$7 MM
2018$2 MM$29 MM
2017$2 MM$24 MM
2016$2 MM$23 MM
2015$1 MM$18 MM
2014$1 MM$21 MM
2012$1 MM$19 MM
2011$1 MM$19 MM
2010$1 MM$18 MM
2009$1 MM$18 MM
2008$1 MM$19 MM
2007$1 MM$18 MM
2006$1 MM$17 MM
2005$1 MM$16 MM
2004$1 MM$17 MM
2003$1 MM$15 MM
2002$1 MM$16 MM
2001$1 MM$14 MM
2000$1 MM$13 MM
1999$1 MM$11 MM
1998$1 MM$11 MM
1997$1 MM$10 MM
1996$1 MM$8 MM
1995$1 MM$8 MM
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student
$13,726
$20,100

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
2023$14,829$15,607
2022$13,143$14,213
2021$16,214$15,669
2020$13,143$14,213
2019$12,976$14,063
2018$10,799$16,033
2017$10,435$16,692
2016$10,653$15,604
2015$7,163$10,238
2014$8,947$11,786
2012$8,170$11,929
2011$8,657$11,681
2010$8,070$10,238
2009$9,030$11,099
2008$9,007$11,762
2007$8,647$11,879
2006$12,522$10,859
2005$7,490$10,445
2004$6,854$10,566
2003$7,027$10,456
2002$7,521$9,803
2001$7,041$10,568
2000$8,486$8,943
1999$5,621$8,203
1998$5,029$7,395
1997$5,291$6,922
1995$4,157$5,953
1992$4,045$5,430
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student
$9,344
$18,511

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearPlaza Elementary School DistrictCalifornia
2023$10,095$13,914
2022$9,685$13,602
2021$11,038$13,970
2020$9,685$13,602
2019$12,261$13,522
2018$10,742$16,124
2017$9,210$15,588
2016$9,205$14,779
2015$7,575$10,739
2014$9,145$11,804
2012$7,738$12,155
2011$7,876$11,509
2010$8,535$10,739
2009$8,600$10,975
2008$8,072$11,678
2007$8,441$11,317
2006$10,104$10,926
2005$9,406$10,789
2004$6,368$11,073
2003$7,413$10,210
2002$9,437$10,600
2001$8,347$10,007
2000$6,104$9,131
1999$5,114$7,911
1998$5,066$7,592
1997$5,216$6,759
1995$3,936$6,033
1992$4,205$5,588
Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON
Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Plaza Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plaza Elementary School District?
Plaza Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Plaza Elementary School District?
Plaza Elementary School District is ranked #128 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plaza Elementary School District?
57% of Plaza Elementary School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plaza Elementary School District?
Plaza Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Plaza Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,344 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (CA):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
Top-Ranked Public Schools in the US
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
Should Sixth Grade Be in Elementary School or Middle School?
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 Education Funding in America (2025 Update)
Education Funding in America (2025 Update)

More Articles

Public School Policies
Teaching
About Public Schools
Local School Topics
Evaluating Public Schools