- Enrollment
- 1,978
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chico, CA
Little Chico Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Little Chico Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060837010191
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Chico Creek Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 19
- elementary schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Chico Creek Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chico Creek Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, CA.
School address
District: Chico Unified · California
NCES ID 060837010191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Little Chico Creek Elementary grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 060837010191 · Chico, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 21.4:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students)
Little Chico Creek Elementary grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Little Chico Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasant Valle
Pleasant Valley High
1,978 students
- Chico High
Chico High
1,804 students
- Bidwell Junior
Bidwell Junior High
1,012 students
- Chico Junior H
Chico Junior High
861 students
- Marsh (Harry M 716
Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High
716 students
- This school 471
Little Chico Creek Elementary
471 students
What this shows Little Chico Creek Elementary reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Chico Creek Elementary compares
Little Chico Creek Elementary is a growing 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 47% in California - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$16,422
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 14.9%
Asian 8.5%
African American 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Little Chico Creek Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Chico Unified reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Chico Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chico Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marsh (Harry M.) Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Chico Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Chico
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shasta Elementary
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Emma Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Chico Country Day
Standard public school
585 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Marigold Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Rosedale Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Sierra View Elementary
Alternative education program
428 students 20.4:1 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Chico Creek Elementary
How many students attend Little Chico Creek Elementary?
Little Chico Creek Elementary has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chico, CA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Chico Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Chico Creek Elementary is 21.4:1, which is 0% 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 Little Chico Creek Elementary?
61.9% of students at Little Chico Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Chico Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Little Chico Creek Elementary is White at 36.9% of enrollment, in Chico, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Chico Creek Elementary?
Little Chico Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Little Chico Creek Elementary rank among elementary schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Chico Creek Elementary ranks #13 of 19 elementary schools in Chico, 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 Chico on the city page.
What other schools are in Chico Unified?
Besides Little Chico Creek Elementary, Chico Unified also operates Pleasant Valley High (1,978 students), Chico High (1,804 students), and Bidwell Junior High (1,012 students). See the Chico Unified district page for the complete list.