Antelope Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Antelope Elementary

Antelope Elementary School District serves kindergarten through eighth grade across a rural and semi-rural area of Tehama County in northern California. The district operates four schools: Antelope Elementary, Plum Valley Elementary, Berrendos Middle, and Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA). The student body is a mix of backgrounds, with a white majority and a substantial Hispanic population, along with smaller numbers of Native American, Black, and Asian students. The district enrollment is small, making it a tight-knit system where each school's role in the overall pathway matters.

Academic performance across the district is below state benchmarks. In English language arts, the district sits above the midpoint among Tehama County's districts, with test results showing proficiency in the low to mid-40s for most grades. Fifth and eighth grade students perform relatively better, reaching into the low 50s. Mathematics performance is softer. Across tested grades, math proficiency hovers in the mid-30s to low 40s, with fifth and seventh grades dropping to the lower 30s. In science, proficiency rates are concerning: the fifth-grade cohort reached about 41 percent proficiency on the California Science Test, while eighth graders showed just over a quarter meeting the standard. A parent may want to look into further how the district is approaching math and science instruction, particularly in the middle grades.

The district's overall proficiency index places it above the midpoint when compared to the other 14 districts in Tehama County, meaning its blend of subjects and grades outperforms more than half its county neighbors. Chronic absenteeism is slightly above the county median, at roughly 22 percent, suggesting that attendance and engagement are areas worth monitoring, though this is not an outlier for the region. Per-pupil spending sits in the lower half of the county's middle range, indicating the district operates with somewhat tighter resources than some peers.

The surrounding community comprises small towns and rural communities. Housing values are moderate for California, though recent growth in home prices has been steady. Rental options exist but data coverage is limited to one zip code in Red Bluff. The local economy sits near the national median household income, with an unemployment rate in line with current national figures. This is an area where housing is more affordable than much of California, but rural employment is tied to agriculture, forestry, small business, and public services.

As of early June 2026, voters in the district approved consideration of a school bond measure, Measure T, intended to fund facility repairs and upgrades, including roof repairs, security improvements, and classroom modernization. The bond's tax impact and passage status were still being finalized. This reflects a district working to address aging facilities within the constraints of a small, rural tax base.

Antelope Elementary is best suited for families seeking a small-district, community-oriented K-8 pathway in a rural setting. Academic performance is uneven and lags state proficiency standards in several areas. The district's strength lies in its above-county-median overall position, suggesting it serves its community competently relative to its neighbors, and families comfortable with that peer group and willing to be involved in a small system may find it workable. Families prioritizing strong academic outcomes across the board, particularly in mathematics and science, should engage directly with the schools to understand curriculum and intervention plans before enrolling.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

798

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 28%

Black 1%

White 64%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

40%

—

Gr 3

37%

55%

Gr 4

38%

49%

Gr 5

52%

48%

Gr 6

32%

50%

Gr 7

34%

49%

Gr 8

51%

53%

Math

Gr ALL

33%

—

Gr 3

31%

64%

Gr 4

41%

42%

Gr 5

32%

39%

Gr 6

34%

50%

Gr 7

25%

42%

Gr 8

41%

42%

Science

Gr 5

41%

39%

Gr 8

22%

29%

Gr HS

33%

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Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

Antelope Elementary

Berrendos Middle

Plum Valley Elementary

Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (LAVA)

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

41%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

32%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

44%

Grade 3

43%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

40%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

52%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

41%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

30%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$267,025

Year-over-year change+4.6%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$164K to $330K

vs. state typical0.34x

vs. national typical0.73x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
96075		$164K	+10.2%	29.8%
96080	Red Bluff	$319K	+2.1%	28.5%
96059	Manton	$330K	+1.4%	20.8%
96088	Shingletown	$322K	-1.8%	4.6%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,529/mo

Year-over-year change+6.9%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
96080	Red Bluff	$1,529	+6.9%	28.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,347/mo

Home price / national median income3.2x

Annual rent / national median income21.9%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$182/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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