Enrollment
320
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redding, CA
Shasta Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Shasta Meadows 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 061281001444
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shasta Meadows Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #19 of 24
- elementary schools in Redding · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shasta Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta Meadows Elementary ranks #19 of 24 elementary schools in Redding, CA.
School address
District: Enterprise Elementary · California
NCES ID 061281001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shasta Meadows Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shasta Meadows Elementary
Shasta Meadows Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Redding, California, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,058, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Redding's elementary schools, it stands alongside Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students): Shasta Meadows Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.9:1 vs 22.1:1).
Enterprise Elementary also operates Boulder Creek Elementary (839 students) and Mistletoe Elementary (682 students) alongside Shasta Meadows Elementary.
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 Shasta Meadows Elementary compares
Shasta Meadows 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
51.6%
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
$14,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 11.3%
Asian 5.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Shasta Meadows Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise Elementary, which includes Shasta Meadows Elementary.
$14,917
Per student
-10%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 62.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 Shasta Meadows 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lassen View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta Mesa Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shasta Meadows Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
- 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
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Shasta Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Shasta Meadows Elementary?
Shasta Meadows Elementary has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redding, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shasta Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Shasta Meadows Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shasta Meadows Elementary?
73.2% of students at Shasta Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shasta Meadows Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Shasta Meadows Elementary is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Redding, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shasta Meadows Elementary?
Shasta Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Shasta Meadows Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redding?
By Resource Investment Index, Shasta Meadows 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.
Is Shasta Meadows Elementary a good school?
Shasta Meadows Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. 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 Enterprise Elementary?
Besides Shasta Meadows 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.
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