Sisson Elementary School serves 465 students in grades 4-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
6%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sisson Elementary School?
465 students attend Sisson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sisson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sisson Elementary School?
Sisson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Sisson Elementary School offer ?
Sisson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Sisson Elementary School part of?
Sisson Elementary School is part of MT. Shasta Union Elementary School District.
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