Sisson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

Sisson Elementary School serves 465 students in grades 4-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
465 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sisson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
3%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sisson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sisson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sisson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
89%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sisson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Sisson 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
18%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sisson 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
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sisson 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

How many students attend Sisson Elementary School?
465 students attend Sisson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sisson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sisson Elementary School?
Sisson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Sisson Elementary School offer ?
Sisson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Sisson Elementary School part of?
Sisson Elementary School is part of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District.

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