Very Good
#3524 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 37% in state
Mt. Shasta Elementary
Elementary School · Mt. Shasta Union Elementary
501 Cedar St., Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,524 of 9,539
In Mount Shasta
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 2
Mt. Shasta Union Elementary
Academic growth
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Mt. Shasta Elementary
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About Mt. Shasta Elementary
Mt. Shasta Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Shasta, CA, part of Mt. Shasta Union Elementary.
Mt. Shasta Elementary serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt.
Shasta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,524 of 9,539 schools in CA. Structured state assessment records for Mt. Shasta Elementary show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at Mt. Shasta Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mt. Shasta Elementary — Students at Mt. Shasta Elementary score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How Mt. Shasta Elementary Compares
See how Mt. Shasta Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
501 Cedar St., Mount Shasta, CA 96067
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mt. Shasta Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Butteville Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 11.6 miles away, in nearby Weed), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Montague Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 30.5 miles away, in nearby Montague), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Delphic Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 29.9 miles away, in nearby Montague), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Mount Shasta, see our Mount Shasta schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 29.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sisson Mount Shasta | 0.6 mi | 4.5 |
| The Gathering Christian Academy Mount Shasta | 0.8 mi | — |
| Mount Shasta High Mount Shasta | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Golden Eagle Charter Mount Shasta | 1.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Dunsmuir Elementary Dunsmuir | 6.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Dunsmuir High Dunsmuir | 7.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Weed High Weed | 8.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Weed Elementary Weed | 8.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Castle Rock Elementary Castella | 11.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Butteville Elementary Weed | 11.6 mi | 8.0 |
| McCloud High Mccloud | 10.4 mi | — |
| McCloud Elementary Mccloud | 10.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Tribe of Gad Creative Learning Homeschool Montague | 17.5 mi | — |
| Gazelle Elementary Gazelle | 17.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Big Springs Elementary Montague | 22.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Grenada Elementary Grenada | 25.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Little Shasta Elementary Montague | 27.8 mi | — |
| Coffee Creek Elementary Trinity Center | 25.8 mi | — |
| Montague Elementary Montague | 30.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Delphic Elementary Montague | 29.9 mi | 6.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 96067 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,222
Median Home Value
$377,500
Median Rent
$1,504/mo
Population
7,800
College Educated
33.8%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Median Age
51.5
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| Bridge Street Elementary Los Angeles, CA | 7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mt. Shasta Elementary
What grades does Mt. Shasta Elementary serve?
Mt. Shasta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Mt. Shasta Elementary?
Mt. Shasta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Shasta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Shasta Elementary is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt. Shasta Elementary rank in CA?
Mt. Shasta Elementary ranks #3,524 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mt. Shasta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt. Shasta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt. Shasta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Shasta Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mt. Shasta Elementary a charter school?
No, Mt. Shasta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt. Shasta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mt. Shasta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Shasta Elementary?
59.1% of students at Mt. Shasta Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Siskiyou County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (530) 926-3434
Resources & Links
District
Mt. Shasta Union Elementary- District Enrollment
- 506
- Schools in District
- 2
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $15,573
- District Rank
- #1 of 2
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