- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Bluff, CA
William M. Metteer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William M. Metteer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063198009181
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William M. Metteer Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Red Bluff · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William M. Metteer Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Metteer Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, CA.
School address
District: Red Bluff Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063198009181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
William M. Metteer Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 063198009181 · Red Bluff, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 20.8:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students)
William M. Metteer Elementary held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William M. Metteer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Preparat
Vista Preparatory Academy
541 students
- This school
William M. Metteer Elementary
458 students
- Jackson Height
Jackson Heights Elementary
407 students
- Bidwell Elemen
Bidwell Elementary
387 students
- Red Bluff Comm 16
Red Bluff Community Day
16 students
What this shows William M. Metteer Elementary reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How William M. Metteer Elementary compares
William M. Metteer 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 48% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$19,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 36.9%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, William M. Metteer Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Red Bluff Union Elementary reports $19,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William M. Metteer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bidwell Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bluff Community Day | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to William M. Metteer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar elementary schools in Red Bluff
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Antelope Elementary
Standard public school
442 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Jackson Heights Elementary
Standard public school
407 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Bidwell Elementary
Standard public school
387 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Reeds Creek Elementary
Standard public school
195 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Bend Elementary
Standard public school
102 students 17:1 students per teacher
Lassen-Antelope Volcanic Academy (Lava)
Standard public school
97 students 24.3:1 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about William M. Metteer Elementary
How many students attend William M. Metteer Elementary?
William M. Metteer Elementary has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Bluff, CA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William M. Metteer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William M. Metteer Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 32% 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 William M. Metteer Elementary?
82.1% of students at William M. Metteer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William M. Metteer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William M. Metteer Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Red Bluff, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William M. Metteer Elementary?
William M. Metteer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 William M. Metteer Elementary rank among elementary schools in Red Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, William M. Metteer Elementary ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Red Bluff, 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 Red Bluff on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Bluff Union Elementary?
Besides William M. Metteer Elementary, Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students), Jackson Heights Elementary (407 students), and Bidwell Elementary (387 students). See the Red Bluff Union Elementary district page for the complete list.