- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Shasta, CA
Sisson
Federal NCES profile for Sisson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062604003899
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sisson earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mount Shasta · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sisson has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sisson ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Shasta, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Shasta Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062604003899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Sisson grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062604003899 · Mount Shasta, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 21.1:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Shasta Elementary (195 students)
Sisson grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Sisson compares
Sisson 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 44% in California - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$15,540
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Sisson is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Shasta Union Elementary reports $15,540 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sisson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Shasta Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sisson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Mount Shasta
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sisson
How many students attend Sisson?
Sisson has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Shasta, CA. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sisson?
The student-teacher ratio at Sisson is 21.1:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Sisson?
42.2% of students at Sisson are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sisson?
The largest demographic group at Sisson is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Mount Shasta, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sisson?
Sisson has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sisson rank among public schools in Mount Shasta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sisson ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Shasta, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mt. Shasta Union Elementary?
Besides Sisson, Mt. Shasta Union Elementary also operates Mt. Shasta Elementary (195 students). See the Mt. Shasta Union Elementary district page for the complete list.