Little Chico Creek Elementary

2090 Amanda Way
Chico, CA 95928

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Little Chico Creek Elementary School, located at 2090 Amanda Way in Chico, California, is a public school serving students in the Chico Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. Serving the local neighborhood community, the school offers a curriculum aligned with state standards while frequently integrating extracurricular programs and activities designed to engage students in science, the arts, and physical education.

The school community is often characterized by a strong emphasis on family involvement and parent-teacher partnerships, which help create a cohesive campus culture. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Little Chico Creek utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. Its location in a residential area of Chico allows for a neighborhood-school feel, making it a focal point for local families looking for a structured, inclusive, and community-oriented educational experience for their children.

431

Total Students

22.1

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Little Chico Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	141
Black	15
Asian	30
Two or More	77
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
161 (37.4 %)
Hispanic
141 (32.8 %)
Two or More
77 (17.9 %)
Asian
30 (7.0 %)
Black
15 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Chico Unified
Phone:	(530)891-3285
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Little Chico Creek Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Little Chico Creek Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	48.7%
Male	220	51%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

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