William M. Metteer Elementary

www.rbuesd.org

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William M. Metteer Elementary, located in Red Bluff, California, is a key institution within the Red Bluff Union Elementary School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic achievement, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The faculty and staff strive to provide a well-rounded education, often utilizing a variety of resources and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their students, while preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Red Bluff community, emphasizing partnerships between educators, families, and residents to enhance the student experience. By focusing on essential academic foundations and encouraging character development, Metteer Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its pupils. For families interested in the school’s specific programs, academic calendar, or district initiatives, the official website at [http://www.rbuesd.org](http://www.rbuesd.org) serves as a primary hub for resources, policy information, and contact details.

463

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William M. Metteer Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	240
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	31
American Indian	10

Hispanic
240 (51.8 %)
White
171 (36.9 %)
Two or More
31 (6.7 %)
American Indian
10 (2.2 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)

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:	Red Bluff Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)527-9015
Website:	http://www.rbuesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 90

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77