Enrollment
226
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHRYSALIS CHARTER DISTRICT·NCES 060225311800
Chrysalis Charter
21945 Old Forty-Four Dr., Palo Cedro, CA 96073 · (530) 547-9726 · Shasta County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL226 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
88 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 28 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 29 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 29 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (18) is 38% smaller than its 8th grade class (29).
Student demographics
43%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Chrysalis Charter
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chrysalis Charter this school | 226 | 38.9% | N/A |
| Loyalton Elementary Loyalton | 199 | 35.2% | 35.1% |
| Sutters Mill Placerville | 201 | 39.8% | 52.7% |
| Deer Creek Elementary Nevada City | 259 | 37.5% | 48.0% |
| Mountain Home Charter (Alternative) Oakhurst | 213 | 42.7% | N/A |
| Gold Oak Elementary Placerville | 270 | 39.6% | 33.0% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Chrysalis Charter ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Shasta County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 226 | #5,238 of 5,915 | #29 of 47 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #1,254 of 5,352 | #18 of 31 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.8% | #3,257 of 5,354 | #27 of 32 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.9% | #4,379 of 5,625 | #31 of 35 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
226
+17 (+8%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 19.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 226 | 11 | 20.6:1 | 39% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 233 | 10.5 | 22.1:1 | 38% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 239 | 10.2 | 23.4:1 | 37% (88) |
| 2020-21 | 209 | 11 | 19.0:1 | 37% (78) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Chrysalis Charter.
About Chrysalis Charter
Chrysalis Charter is a small elementary school serving families in Palo Cedro, California. The school runs kindergarten through 8 and enrolls 226 students. By comparison, elementary schools in California enroll about 465 students on average.
Chrysalis Charter District operates Chrysalis Charter.
More than half of the students at Chrysalis Charter are White (73%). The next largest groups are 14% Hispanic and 12% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 43%.
Its staff includes 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for about 20.6 students per teacher. The gap from the 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is 1.7 students per teacher. Roughly 39% of students at Chrysalis Charter can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 58% average for public schools in Shasta County, the school's rate is lower.
In Shasta County, home to about 181,436 people, median household income comes to about $72,636, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. There are 95 public schools in the county, enrolling about 26,639, Chrysalis Charter among them.
Foothill High is the nearest public school to Chrysalis Charter, about 0.6 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The school's locale code, Rural: Fringe, means it is in rural territory close to an urban area. It is a charter school, open to the public and funded by taxpayers.
The 2020-21-to-2024-25 change in enrollment was an 8% gain, from 209 to 226. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 19.0:1 in 2020-21 to 20.6:1 in 2024-25.
Chrysalis Charter has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Shasta County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
181,436
Census ACS
Median income
$72,636
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
95
26,639 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Palo Cedro
- Foothill HighHigh · 1,487 students
- Junction ElementaryElementary · 416 students
- North Cow Creek ElementaryElementary · 270 students
Nearby schools
- Foothill High0.6 mi · 1,487
- Junction Elementary0.7 mi · 416
- North Cow Creek Elementary2.3 mi · 270
- California Heritage Youthbuild Academy II3.7 mi · 140
- Columbia Elementary3.8 mi · 430
- Millville Elementary3.9 mi · 208
Frequently asked questions
About Chrysalis CharterWhat is the total enrollment at Chrysalis Charter?
Chrysalis Charter enrolls approximately 226 students in grades KG-08.
Is Chrysalis Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Chrysalis Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Chrysalis Charter have?
Chrysalis Charter employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
How diverse is Chrysalis Charter?
Chrysalis Charter reports a student body of 73% White, 14% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Chrysalis Charter public or private?
Chrysalis Charter is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by Chrysalis Charter District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.