Flournoy Union Elementary, CA

Original Research by School Decision on Flournoy Union Elementary

Flournoy Union Elementary is a very small rural K-8 district in Tehama County serving about a couple dozen students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The enrollment is sparse, with most grades having just a handful of children, though the middle grades have slightly larger cohorts. The district's student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and a few students identifying as multiracial. Free or reduced price lunch eligibility data was not available, so a reader cannot assess economic hardship from that metric.

State testing results for the current school year show proficiency in English language arts at a modest level, while mathematics proficiency is notably lower. Science and social studies data were either suppressed due to small cohort size or unavailable for recent years, which is typical when very few students take a given test. The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits above the midpoint among Tehama County's districts, meaning attendance has room for improvement relative to some neighbors.

Per-pupil spending in the district is in the upper range for the county, a reflection of the fixed costs of running a school divided across a small enrollment. This spending level does not indicate program richness so much as the arithmetic of maintaining operations in a low-enrollment setting.

The district serves an isolated rural area. Housing values in the region are moderate and have risen modestly year over year. Rental housing is available but limited in choice. The area sits within commuting distance of larger towns such as Orland, Corning, and Red Bluff, though the district itself operates in a sparsely populated locale.

A parent or resident considering this district should understand that it is a very small, close-knit setting with limited peer diversity and few elective or specialized offerings. Strength in any particular program or course pathway cannot be assessed from the available data. The recent academic performance data shows readable proficiency in language arts but weaker results in math, and a parent may want to look into the district's math instruction and supports directly with the school. The district's isolation and size mean that families rely heavily on what the school itself provides, with few alternatives nearby.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

Grades

KG–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

White 72%

Two+ 5%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

67%

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Math

Gr ALL

33%

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Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

Flournoy Elementary

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$321,569

Year-over-year change+2.5%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$295K to $395K

vs. state typical0.41x

vs. national typical0.87x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
96021	Corning	$295K	+2.2%	26.3%
95963	Orland	$395K	+3.5%	9.6%
96080	Red Bluff	$319K	+2.1%	6.2%

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%	6.2%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,623/mo

Home price / national median income3.8x

Annual rent / national median income21.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$93/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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Academic Performance
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.