Pacheco Union Elementary School District

7424 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002-4069
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 720 students in Pacheco Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pacheco Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
720 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pacheco Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #908 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#892 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
34%
35%
47%
20-24%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
15%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
68%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,421 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,421
$19,979
Spending / Student
$12,344
$18,400

Best Pacheco Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20981 Dersch Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 365-1801
Gr: K-3 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Pacheco Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7430 Pacheco School Rd.
Redding, CA 96002
(530) 224-4585
Gr: 4-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pacheco Union Elementary School District?
Pacheco Union Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Pacheco Union Elementary School District?
Pacheco Union Elementary School District is ranked #908 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pacheco Union Elementary School District?
68% of Pacheco Union Elementary School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pacheco Union Elementary School District?
Pacheco Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pacheco Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,344 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 720 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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