Manzanita Elementary

As a reasonably sized elementary-level community in Redding, California, Manzanita Elementary educates 545 students from grades K through 5, part of Redding Elementary.

Manzanita Elementary is one of 9 schools operated by Redding Elementary, a district that enrolls 2,958 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Manzanita Elementary shows that White students make up the majority at 66%; the rest is composed of 15% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, 2% Black. The wider county runs roughly 78% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Manzanita Elementary shows 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 22.7:1. The state averages about 22.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. An estimated 57% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Manzanita Elementary tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 45.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 48.5%.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Shasta County indicate the typical household earns roughly $72,636 per year, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Shasta County runs 95 public schools (combined enrollment of about 26,639 students), of which Manzanita Elementary is one.

The closest other public school is Shasta High, roughly 0.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 6 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Manzanita Elementary ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 39.3%.

Manzanita Elementary operates from a city-core location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Manzanita Elementary has declined 7%, going from 588 students in 2018 to 545 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share edged down from 75% to 66%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 24.5:1 in 2018 to 22.7:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.