- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Boulder Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Boulder Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061281002810
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boulder Creek Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #13 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Boulder Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek Elementary ranks #13 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281002810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Boulder Creek Elementary shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 061281002810 · Redding, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 22.1:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mistletoe Elementary (682 students)
Boulder Creek Elementary shrank from 874 students in 2022-23 to 828 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 38.7 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Boulder Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Alta Mesa Elem 319
Alta Mesa Elementary
319 students
What this shows Boulder Creek Elementary reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boulder Creek Elementary compares
Boulder Creek 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.7%
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 839 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Boulder Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Enterprise Elementary reports $16,166 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boulder Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mistletoe Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Junior High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lassen View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Meadows Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boulder Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar elementary schools in Redding
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Sequoia Middle
Standard public school
461 students 22:1 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boulder Creek Elementary
How many students attend Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary has 839 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 874 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Boulder Creek Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Boulder Creek Elementary?
47.8% of students at Boulder Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boulder Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Boulder Creek Elementary is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boulder Creek Elementary?
Boulder Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Boulder Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Boulder Creek Elementary ranks #13 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 Boulder Creek Elementary, Enterprise Elementary also operates Mistletoe Elementary (682 students), Parsons Junior High (522 students), and Lassen View Elementary (443 students). See the Enterprise Elementary district page for the complete list.