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Shasta Lake

Gateway Unified · Shasta County · 4620 Vallecito Street, Shasta Lake, CA 96019-9348

(530) 275-7020 · sls.gwusd.org/

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4/10
#3701
Rank 3701 out of 5,722
Top 65%
English Language Arts3/10 · #4129 · 28th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #3627 · 37th percentile
Science5/10 · #2893 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Shasta Lake Elementary serves a small, tight-knit community nestled near the shores of one of Northern California's most iconic reservoirs, where outdoor life and a slower pace are very much part of the culture. Academics here are developing, with science scores showing the most promise — a natural fit for a region where kids grow up around lakes, forests, and trails. Families who value a close community feel over big-city competition, and who want their kids to know their teachers and neighbors by name, tend to find this school a comfortable home.

Student Demographics

426 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
298 (70%)
Hispanic
59 (14%)
Multiple Races
31 (7%)
American Indian
24 (6%)
Asian
10 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners8 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged328 (77%)
Students with Disabilities90 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

602
Enrollment
34.9
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.8
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 · #5530 · 9th percentile

7 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.