Poplar Avenue Elementary School Oroville: Student Success &amp; TK-5 Academics (2026 List)

About Poplar Avenue Elementary

Poplar Avenue Elementary School is located at 1050 Poplar Avenue in the Thermalito neighborhood of Oroville. This school has 355 students in grades TK–5, with 26:1 students teacher ratio. 27% of students are good at math and 27% are good at reading. There are 48% female and 52% male in the group. The school puts a lot of emphasis on mastering core subjects and keeping students safe in an academically focused environment. Classrooms are set up to be neat and help students make steady progress in their learning. The staff works hard to make the school a safe and predictable place for all of its students. The prices of homes in the area range from $245,000 to $395,000. Parents often thank the school for having helpful staff and for being clear about how their child is doing in school. This school is always working to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%

Reading 27%

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

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Full-time Teachers

26 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

324

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 31.48%

Asian 45.99%

Hispanic 11.73%

Black 1.23%

Two+ Races 8.64%

Native Am. 0.93%

White

31.48%

Asian

45.99%

Hispanic

11.73%

Black

1.23%

Two+ Races

8.64%

Native Am.

0.93%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 324

50.31%

163 Female

49.69%

161 Male

Student Population

324 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

324 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Poplar Avenue Elementary Contact Information

Address

2075 Poplar Ave., Oroville, CA, 95965

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Phone

(530) 538-2910

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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

Being Updated

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Latest News

The "Choose Well" program is helping Poplar Avenue Elementary School put on assemblies that teach kids how to be good people and give teachers more training. The Thermalito Union Elementary School District still says that the school will be a safe and helpful place for kids to learn. Families should use the district's simple communication tools to keep up with what's going on during the 2025–2026 school year.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a music club at Poplar Avenue Elementary School after school?

Ans. Students can sign up for elective music classes during the week to learn how to play basic instruments and improve their creative performance skills.

Q2. What is the Poplar Avenue Elementary School mascot?

Ans. The school community is represented by a lively mascot that is seen on spirit wear and at campus-wide assemblies.

Q3. Does Poplar Avenue Elementary give all of its students Chromebooks?

Ans. The school gives each child a digital device so they can use modern educational software and online resources.

Q4. Does Poplar Avenue Elementary have a garden for students?

Ans. Students can learn about biology and nutrition by planting and harvesting in a special outdoor space.

Q5. Is there an annual winter concert at Poplar Avenue Elementary?

Ans. Every year, families are invited to the multipurpose room to see students sing and play seasonal songs and music.

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

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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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

SLB

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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