Summary:
Shasta Elementary is a public elementary school located in Shasta, CA, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 87 students. The school is part of the Shasta Union Elementary District, which is ranked 1135 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Shasta Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen significantly from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 29.6% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the state average of 9.8%. Academically, Shasta Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 41.18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 23.53% in mathematics, compared to 47.04% and 35.54% statewide, respectively. Additionally, 62.07% of Shasta Elementary's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
Compared to nearby schools, Shasta Elementary's performance is generally lower. For example, Grant Elementary, located about 3.5 miles away, stands out as a high-performing school with significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Other nearby schools, such as Bonny View Elementary, Cypress Elementary, and Juniper, also have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to Shasta Elementary. These findings suggest that Shasta Elementary may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address its areas of concern and improve student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public K-8
District:
Shasta Union Elementary
SchoolDigger Rank:
3948th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,044
Students who attend Shasta Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9
Number of students: 87
Racial breakdown:
White:
77.0%
Two or more races:
12.6%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%
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