School district or education agency · NCES 0636570

Shasta Union Elementary

Shasta, CA

District overview See comparisons

Students103

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools1

operational schools · 2023–24

Students103

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$21,333

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictCAUnited States

Academic standing2025

39th percentile42nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points lower than the state figure and 6 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

20.7%27.7%27.8%

This district is 7.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$27,862$25,614$19,509

This district is $2,248 per student higher than the state figure and $8,353 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$21,333$18,479$15,859

This district is $2,854 per student higher than the state figure and $5,474 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,977$2,019$1,964

This district is $42 per student lower than the state figure and $13 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$0$135$336

This district is $135 per student lower than the state figure and $336 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,759$2,978$1,793

This district is $1,219 per student lower than the state figure and $34 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$8,023$9,951$8,742

This district is $1,928 per student lower than the state figure and $719 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,253$4,693$3,769

This district is $1,440 per student lower than the state figure and $516 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$18,517$11,715

This district is $18,517 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$916$869

This district is $916 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

23:122:115:1

This district is 1.0 students per teacher higher than the state figure and 8.0 students per teacher higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

117.6108.2138.9

This district is 9.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 21.3 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

37.116.918.5

This district is 20.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 18.6 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.30.9

This district is 1.3 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.9%19.3%12.0%

This district is 16.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

5.8%12.5%14.0%

This district is 6.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

2.9%2.1%3.9%

This district is 0.8 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%95.9%95.8%

This district is 4.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-1.0%-0.6%+0.5%

This district is 0.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

52.9%57.8%50.6%

This district is 4.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%2.8%4.5%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%6.1%9.0%

This district is 6.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.5%6.7%

This district is 4.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

5.1%13.9%14.4%

This district is 8.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Kindergarten–grade 573 students

70.9%

Grades 6–830 students

29.1%

See enrollment for every grade

Kindergarten18

Grade 113

Grade 25

Grade 310

Grade 416

Grade 511

Grade 614

Grade 77

Grade 89

Students by race and ethnicity

White78 (75.7%)

Two or more races11 (10.7%)

Hispanic/Latino9 (8.7%)

American Indian or Alaska Native3 (2.9%)

Asian2 (1.9%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

12.1All district staff, full-time equivalent

4.6Teachers, full-time equivalent

3.8Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Kindergarten teachers0.7 FTE

Elementary teachers3.9 FTE

School administrative support1 FTE

Other support staff2.7 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.9%Students learning English3 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

CA19.3%

U.S.12.0%

5.8%Students receiving IDEA special-education services6 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.8%

CA12.5%

U.S.14.0%

2.9%Students with Section 504 plans3 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.9%

CA2.1%

U.S.3.9%

0.0%English learners also receiving IDEA services0 students · 1 of 1 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.0%

CA3.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

CA95.9%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

137children ages 5 to 17

7estimated to live in families below the poverty line

5.1%about 1 in 20 school-age children

District5.1%

CA13.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in CA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Holly Drive Leadership Academy DistrictSan Diego, CA103 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Los Feliz Charter Middle School for the Arts DistrictLos Angeles, CA103 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →KIPP Stockton Kindergarten-12 Grade DistrictStockton, CA101 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Ballard ElementarySolvang, CA107 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Union Street Charter DistrictArcata, CA99 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

39^thlatest estimated national standing

2019202320242025

4 percentile points lower than 2019.

College and career outcomes

College enrollment, persistence, credentials and career readiness are not published in one comparable national district file. They will appear here only when an official state or district release can be matched reliably.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

15.5%Federal

43.6%State

40.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$21,333Total current spending per student

$11,747Instruction per student

$8,644Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$376KFederal revenue15.5% of total revenue

$1.1MState revenue43.6% of total revenue

$992KLocal revenue40.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,747Instructionper student

$8,644Student and instructional supportper student

$1,759Special educationper student

$2,310Building operations and maintenanceper student

$931Student transportationper student

$943Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$698KSalaries$8,023 per student

$283KEmployee benefits$3,253 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$0EquipmentFY 2023

$172KCapital outlay$1,977 per student

$172KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$46KTitle I$529 per student

$64KChild nutrition$736 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,394

FY 2023$21,333

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,279

FY 2023$1,977

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2112.3%

14 of 114 students

2021–2234.6%

36 of 104 students

2022–2320.7%

18 of 87 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE1 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE1 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Gifted programs1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

0Out-of-school suspensions1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi1 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber1 reporting schools

1Student devices reported1 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon1 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?4 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?20.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 87 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?0 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$21,333current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?No counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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