Plumas Avenue Elementary School Oroville: Quality Instruction &amp; TK-5 Academics (2026 List)

About Plumas Avenue Elementary

Plumas Avenue Elementary School is located at 440 Plumas Avenue in the Thermalito area of Oroville. It serves 315 students in grades TK-5 with a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Math proficiency is 27% and reading proficiency is 37%. The student population is 47% female and 53% male. The school is a safe place where all students can follow the same daily routines every day. Classrooms are set up to keep distractions to a minimum and help students learn at a steady pace. The administration puts a lot of emphasis on making sure that the faculty and the local community get along well. Support staff are very easy to see and are always helping students during both class and free time. Most homes in the Thermalito area cost between $240,000 and $390,000. Parents like the school because it puts a lot of effort into keeping students safe and the classroom aides are helpful. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 37%

State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.

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Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

335

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 39.7%

Asian 28.36%

Hispanic 19.1%

Black 3.28%

Two+ Races 6.57%

Native Am. 2.39%

White

39.7%

Asian

28.36%

Hispanic

19.1%

Black

3.28%

Two+ Races

6.57%

Native Am.

2.39%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 335

51.34%

172 Female

48.66%

163 Male

Student Population

335 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

335 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Plumas Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

440 Plumas Ave., Oroville, CA, 95965

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Phone

(530) 538-2930

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Website

http://www.thermalito.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The new safety plans for the Thermalito Union Elementary School District for 2024–2025 will help Plumas Avenue Elementary School stay focused on keeping its students safe and healthy. The district's "Every Day Counts" program stresses how important it is to go to school every day and learn well. People in the Oroville area have also sent messages about how to get their kids into preschool.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a garden at Plumas Avenue Elementary?

Ans. There is a small garden on campus where students learn about the life cycles of plants and how to eat well.

Q2. Does Plumas Avenue Elementary have an orchestra?

Ans. Weekly lessons in music are part of the curriculum, so students can learn about different instruments and basic music theory.

Q3. Does Plumas Avenue Elementary School have summer school?

Ans. The district has seasonal academic programs to help students stay on track and get ready for the next grade.

Q4. When does the library at Plumas Avenue Elementary open?

Ans. During the school day, classes can go to the library and students can check out books.

Q5. Does Plumas Avenue Elementary have a certain program for teaching kids about character?

Ans. The school has a system in place to reward students for being respectful, responsible, and making safe choices.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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