- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Rother Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rother Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061281001443
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rother Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #17 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Rother Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rother Elementary ranks #17 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Rother Elementary held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 061281001443 · Redding, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 21.5:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students)
Rother Elementary held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rother Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder Creek
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
- This school 280
Rother Elementary
280 students
What this shows Rother Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rother Elementary compares
Rother 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 | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.9%
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 10.0%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Rother 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 Rother Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mistletoe Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parsons Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lassen View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shasta Meadows Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rother Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
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
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rother Elementary
How many students attend Rother Elementary?
Rother Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rother Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rother Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rother Elementary?
80.1% of students at Rother Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rother Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rother Elementary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rother Elementary?
Rother Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Rother Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Rother Elementary ranks #17 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 Rother Elementary, Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students), Mistletoe Elementary (682 students), and Parsons Junior High (522 students). See the Enterprise Elementary district page for the complete list.