Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rother Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ROTHER ELEMENTARY serves the west part of Redding, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rother Elementary School's student population of 280 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rother Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rother Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#8760 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
41%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rother Elementary School's ranking?
Rother Elementary School is ranked #8760 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rother Elementary School?
280 students attend Rother Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rother Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rother Elementary School?
Rother Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rother Elementary School offer ?
Rother Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rother Elementary School part of?
Rother Elementary School is part of Enterprise Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rother Elementary School located?
Rother Elementary School is located in the Enterprise neighborhood of Redding, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Enterprise.
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