- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Mistletoe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mistletoe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061281001441
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mistletoe Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #21 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mistletoe Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mistletoe Elementary ranks #21 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281001441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Mistletoe Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 061281001441 · Redding, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 24.4:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students)
Mistletoe Elementary held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.2 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mistletoe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder Creek
Boulder Creek Elementary
839 students
- This school
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 Mistletoe Elementary reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mistletoe Elementary compares
Mistletoe Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.2%
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 682 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.0%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Mistletoe 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 Mistletoe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons Junior High | Similar size | 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alta Mesa Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mistletoe 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.
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
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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mistletoe Elementary
How many students attend Mistletoe Elementary?
Mistletoe Elementary has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mistletoe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mistletoe Elementary is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mistletoe Elementary?
63.2% of students at Mistletoe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mistletoe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mistletoe Elementary is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mistletoe Elementary?
Mistletoe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Mistletoe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Mistletoe Elementary ranks #21 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 Mistletoe Elementary, Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students), Parsons Junior High (522 students), and Lassen View Elementary (443 students). See the Enterprise Elementary district page for the complete list.