Little Shasta Elementary School

8409 Lower Little Shasta Rd.
Montague, CA 96064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Little Shasta Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Little Shasta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Little Shasta Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
12 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Little Shasta Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Shasta Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2581 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Little Shasta Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Little Shasta Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Little Shasta Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
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12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
75%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Little Shasta Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Little Shasta Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Little Shasta Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Shasta Elementary School's ranking?
Little Shasta Elementary School is ranked #2581 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Little Shasta Elementary School?
12 students attend Little Shasta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Little Shasta Elementary School students are White, and 25% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Shasta Elementary School?
Little Shasta Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Little Shasta Elementary School offer ?
Little Shasta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Little Shasta Elementary School part of?
Little Shasta Elementary School is part of Little Shasta Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 12 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 30%
  • : ≥50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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