- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Alta Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alta Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061281001439
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta Mesa Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta Mesa Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Mesa Elementary ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Alta Mesa Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-16.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 061281001439 · Redding, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 21.3:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students)
Alta Mesa Elementary shrank from 343 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-16.3%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alta Mesa Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
839 students
- Mistletoe Elem
Mistletoe Elementary
682 students
- Parsons Junior
Parsons Junior High
522 students
- Lassen View El
Lassen View Elementary
443 students
- Shasta Meadows 320
Shasta Meadows Elementary
320 students
- This school 319
Alta Mesa Elementary
319 students
What this shows Alta Mesa Elementary reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alta Mesa Elementary compares
Alta Mesa Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 29% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Alta Mesa Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Enterprise Elementary reports $16,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alta Mesa Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mistletoe Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lassen View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta Mesa Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Redding
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Boulder Creek Elementary
Standard public school
839 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Turtle Bay
Standard public school
692 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Mistletoe Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
600 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Manzanita Elementary
Standard public school
545 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Buckeye School of the Arts
Standard public school
482 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alta Mesa Elementary
How many students attend Alta Mesa Elementary?
Alta Mesa Elementary has 319 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Mesa Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta Mesa Elementary?
71.4% of students at Alta Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alta Mesa Elementary is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta Mesa Elementary?
Alta Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta Mesa Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta Mesa Elementary ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Redding on the city page.
What other schools are in Enterprise Elementary?
Besides Alta Mesa Elementary, Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students), Mistletoe Elementary (682 students), and Parsons Junior High (522 students). See the Enterprise Elementary district page for the complete list.