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Pacheco Elementary

Pacheco Union Elementary · Shasta County · 7430 Pacheco School Road, Redding, CA 96002-4069

(530) 224-4585 · www.pacheco.k12.ca.us

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6/10
#579
Rank 579 out of 1,315
Top 44%
English Language Arts6/10 · #654 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #550 · 58th percentile
Science6/10 · #532 · 60th percentile

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School Overview

Pacheco Elementary sits just outside Redding in the foothills of Shasta County, serving upper elementary and middle school students in a rural district that feels a world away from the bustle of California's bigger metro areas. With solid math and science scores landing around the 58th-60th percentile, it's a reasonable fit for families who value a tight-knit, small-district feel where kids aren't just faces in a crowd. Redding itself offers outdoor access in abundance — think fishing on the Sacramento River, trails, and Shasta Lake nearby — making it a natural match for families who prioritize that kind of lifestyle alongside a dependable neighborhood school.

Student Demographics

347 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
228 (66%)
Hispanic
57 (16%)
Multiple Races
36 (10%)
American Indian
14 (4%)
Asian
6 (2%)
Other
6 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged226 (65%)
Students with Disabilities50 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

379
Enrollment
21.5
Teachers (FTE)
17.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.5
Administrators (FTE)
24.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1283 · 7th percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.