Enrollment
379
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Pacheco Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Pacheco Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062928004522
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pacheco Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools.
- #6 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- small classes for California
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pacheco Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pacheco Elementary ranks #6 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Pacheco Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062928004522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pacheco Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pacheco Elementary
Pacheco Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Redding, California, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 379 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #291.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pacheco Union Elementary spends $12,539 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 100 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 379 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Redding's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students): Pacheco Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 22.1:1).
Its district, Pacheco Union Elementary, also runs Prairie Elementary (332 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pacheco Elementary compares
Pacheco Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 20% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 21% in California - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$12,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Pacheco Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pacheco Union Elementary, which includes Pacheco Elementary.
$12,539
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.8%
State 43.0%
Federal 5.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pacheco Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pacheco Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~379 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pacheco Elementary
How many students attend Pacheco Elementary?
Pacheco Elementary has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pacheco Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pacheco Elementary is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 15% 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 Pacheco Elementary?
44.2% of students at Pacheco Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pacheco Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Pacheco Elementary is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pacheco Elementary?
Pacheco Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pacheco Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Pacheco Elementary ranks #6 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.
Is Pacheco Elementary a good school?
Pacheco Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Pacheco Union Elementary?
Besides Pacheco Elementary, Pacheco Union Elementary also operates Prairie Elementary (332 students). See the Pacheco Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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