Enrollment
458
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William M. Metteer Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at William M. Metteer Elementary
William M. Metteer Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Red Bluff, California, enrolling 458 students.
At 20.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,965 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,685, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% 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 Red Bluff's elementary schools, it stands alongside Antelope Elementary (442 students): William M. Metteer Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 22.1:1).
Red Bluff Union Elementary also operates Vista Preparatory Academy (541 students) and Jackson Heights Elementary (407 students) alongside William M. Metteer 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 William M. Metteer Elementary compares
William M. Metteer 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,728
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Red Bluff Union Elementary, which includes William M. Metteer Elementary.
$15,728
Per student
-5%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.6%
State 67.1%
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 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~458 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William M. Metteer Elementary a good school?
William M. Metteer Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 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.
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