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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,893 students in Red Bluff Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,893 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1496 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1487 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
30%
47%
16%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
43%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
46%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,585 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,199
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,585
$18,396

Best Red Bluff Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson Heights Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7150
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
William M. Metteer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Kimball Rd.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9015
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Bidwell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1256 Walnut St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7171
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Vista Preparatory Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1770 South Jackson St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: n/an/a
Red Bluff Community Day
Alternative School
1770 S. Jackson
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-7200
Grades: K-8
| 7 students

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 1,893 students.
What is the rank of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
Red Bluff Union Elementary School District is ranked #1496 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Bluff Union Elementary School District?
46% of Red Bluff Union Elementary School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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 $15,585 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,893 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 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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