- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Manzanita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manzanita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063204004928
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manzanita Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #19 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manzanita Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary ranks #19 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Redding Elementary · California
NCES ID 063204004928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Manzanita Elementary grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 063204004928 · Redding, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 23.7:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Turtle Bay (692 students)
Manzanita Elementary grew from 521 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Manzanita Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay
692 students
- This school
Manzanita Elementary
545 students
- Sequoia Middle
Sequoia Middle
461 students
- Bonny View Ele
Bonny View Elementary
292 students
- Stellar Charte 273
Stellar Charter
273 students
- Sycamore Eleme 235
Sycamore Elementary
235 students
What this shows Manzanita Elementary reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manzanita Elementary compares
Manzanita 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$17,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Manzanita Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redding Elementary reports $17,722 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manzanita Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Bay | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sequoia Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonny View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stellar Charter | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sycamore Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manzanita Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manzanita Elementary
How many students attend Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary has 545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manzanita Elementary is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manzanita Elementary?
42.6% of students at Manzanita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manzanita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manzanita Elementary is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manzanita Elementary?
Manzanita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Manzanita Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Manzanita Elementary ranks #19 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 Redding Elementary?
Besides Manzanita Elementary, Redding Elementary also operates Turtle Bay (692 students), Sequoia Middle (461 students), and Bonny View Elementary (292 students). See the Redding Elementary district page for the complete list.