Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Shasta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shasta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shasta Elementary School's student population of 104 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shasta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shasta Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shasta Elementary School's ranking?
Shasta Elementary School is ranked #2128 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shasta Elementary School often compared to?
Shasta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Shasta Elementary School?
104 students attend Shasta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Shasta Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shasta Elementary School?
Shasta Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shasta Elementary School offer ?
Shasta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Shasta Elementary School part of?
Shasta Elementary School is part of Shasta Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
Great parent involvement, Montessori option, wonderful setting, great academics
5 11/3/2010
My kids both attend Shasta Union Elementary School and are a part of the Montessori program. The Montessori program is free (since this is a public school). I have been so pleased with the hands on learning that takes place. My kids actually enjoy going to school now!
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