Enrollment
18
Elementary
STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LITTLE SHASTA ELEMENTARY·NCES 062196002609
Little Shasta Elementary
8409 Lower Little Shasta Rd., Montague, CA 96064 · (530) 459-3269 · Siskiyou County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL18 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
9.0:1
2 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
10 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 | 6 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 17% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 22% |
| Grade 7 | 2 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 6% |
Student demographics
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
Where Little Shasta Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Siskiyou County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 18 | #5,859 of 5,915 | #23 of 25 |
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
18
+2 (+13%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 18
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 16.0:1
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 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | 56% (10) |
| 2023-24 | 19 | 2 | 9.4:1 | 63% (12) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 33% (4) |
| 2020-21 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | 69% (11) |
| 2017-18 | 16 | 1 | 16.0:1 | 56% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 6 | N/A | N/A | 0% (0) |
| 2010-11 | 30 | N/A | N/A | 37% (11) |
| 2000-01 | 13 | 1 | 13.0:1 | 38% (5) |
| 1990-91 | 18 | 2 | 9.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Little Shasta Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (16 to 18); teachers up 100% (1 to 2).
About Little Shasta Elementary
Little Shasta Elementary is a small elementary school in Montague, California. The school counts 18 students across kindergarten through 8. The school's enrollment is 96% smaller than the 465 average for elementary schools in California.
In federal data, the district for Little Shasta Elementary is the school itself.
By race and ethnicity, Little Shasta Elementary is 78% White. It is also 22% Hispanic. For comparison, Siskiyou County is about 78% White.
Little Shasta Elementary counts 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 9.0 students for each one. Among elementary schools in California, the typical ratio is 22.3:1. About 56% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Siskiyou County is 65%.
According to the American Community Survey, in Siskiyou County, median household income is about $59,095, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Little Shasta Elementary is one of 52 public schools in Siskiyou County, which together enroll about 6,059 students.
Big Springs Elementary is the closest public school, about 6.1 miles away in a straight line. There are 4 more public schools inside ten miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Remote.
Federal counts put enrollment at 16 in 2020-21 and 18 in 2024-25, a 13% increase. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 16.0:1 to 9.0:1.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Little Shasta Elementary covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Siskiyou County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
43,466
Census ACS
Median income
$59,095
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
6,059 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Montague
- Montague ElementaryElementary · 178 students
- Big Springs ElementaryElementary · 151 students
- Delphic ElementaryElementary · 61 students
- Willow Creek ElementaryElementary · 44 students
- Bogus ElementaryElementary · 20 students
Nearby schools
- Big Springs Elementary6.1 mi · 151
- Montague Elementary7.0 mi · 178
- Grenada Elementary8.5 mi · 210
- Delphic Elementary9.1 mi · 61
- Willow Creek Elementary10.3 mi · 44
- Northern United - Siskiyou Charter12.9 mi · 136
Frequently asked questions
About Little Shasta ElementaryHow large is Little Shasta Elementary?
Little Shasta Elementary enrolls approximately 18 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Little Shasta Elementary serve?
Little Shasta Elementary serves grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Shasta Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Little Shasta Elementary is approximately 9.0:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Little Shasta Elementary?
At Little Shasta Elementary, the student body is approximately 78% White, 22% Hispanic.
Is Little Shasta Elementary public or private?
Little Shasta Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Little Shasta Elementary.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.