Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Chico Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Little Chico Creek Elementary serves the eastern part of the Chico, CA school district, covering an area of approximately 94.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 23.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Little Chico Creek Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Little Chico Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Chico Creek Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4109 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Chico Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Little Chico Creek Elementary School is ranked #4109 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Little Chico Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Little Chico Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradise Elementary School, Sierra View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Little Chico Creek Elementary School?
471 students attend Little Chico Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Little Chico Creek Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Little Chico Creek Elementary School?
Little Chico Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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