Red Bluff Union Elementary School District

1755 Airport Blvd. Administration Bldg.
Red Bluff, CA 96080-4514
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,809 students in Red Bluff Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Red Bluff Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
1,809 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1537 of all 1,903 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)
#1511 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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17%
34%

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30%
47%

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16%
29%
(2022-23)
34.1%
27.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63

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% American Indian
2%
1%

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% Asian
1%
12%

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% Hispanic
43%
56%

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% Black
2%
5%

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% White
45%
20%

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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,922 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,442 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$150,628 MM

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Spending
$48 MM
$130,845 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$25,922
$26,022

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$26,442
$22,604

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Red Bluff Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
225 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7150
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Bidwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1256 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7171
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
William M. Metteer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Gr: K-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,809 students.
What is the rank of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District is ranked #1537 out of 1,903 school districts in California (bottom 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 Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
45% of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Red Bluff Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,442 is higher than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 1,809 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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