Tehama County Department of Education

Red Bluff, California — 3 schools

123
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$202,372
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tehama County Department of Education operates 3 public schools serving 123 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 156 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tehama County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $202,372 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 31.0% local, 55.0% state, and 14.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.2% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lincoln Street accounts for 52.6% of all Tehama County Department of Education student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tehama County Department of Education-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tehama County Department of Education school enrollment varies 3.6× across entities

Tehama County Department of Education school enrollment ranges from 23 students (lowest) to 82 students (highest), a spread of 59 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tehama County Department of Education has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 58.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Tehama County Department of Education chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Tehama County Department of Education is typically wider than the Tehama County Department of Education-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
55.0%
State
31.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tehama County county, where this district is located.

$952
Studio/mo
$1,038
1 BR/mo
$1,362
2 BR/mo
$1,865
3 BR/mo
$2,285
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Tehama County Department of Education.

White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
Multiracial 8.0%
Other 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Tehama County Department of Education

School Enrollment
Lincoln Street
Charter
82
Tehama County Special Education
51
Tehama Oaks High
23

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tehama County Department of Education?

Tehama County Department of Education has 3 schools, including 1 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 123 students.

How much does Tehama County Department of Education spend per student?

Tehama County Department of Education spends $202,372 per student.

What is the average rent near Tehama County Department of Education?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tehama County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Tehama County Department of Education?

Tehama County Department of Education students are 56.2% White, 29.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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