Little Chico Creek Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 47%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Chico Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Chico Creek Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Little Chico Creek Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)47%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
10%
12%

Hispanic
28%
56%

Black
2%
5%

White
45%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
14%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Little Chico Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Little Chico Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Little Chico Creek Elementary School?
400 students attend Little Chico Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Little Chico Creek Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Chico Creek Elementary School?
Little Chico Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Little Chico Creek Elementary School offer ?
Little Chico Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Little Chico Creek Elementary School part of?
Little Chico Creek Elementary School is part of Chico Unified School District.
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