Pacheco Elementary

www.pacheco.k12.ca.us

360 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Pacheco Elementary School, located in Redding, California, serves as the primary campus for the Pacheco Union School District. Situated in a semi-rural setting, the school fosters a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment for students in the surrounding Shasta County area. The school is committed to providing a balanced educational program that emphasizes fundamental academic skills, literacy, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Pacheco Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and positive school culture. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various school activities and extracurricular programs. By leveraging its smaller district size, the school prides itself on fostering strong relationships between teachers, students, and families, ensuring that each child receives personalized attention to support their individual growth and academic progress.

360

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pacheco Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	55
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	15

White
264 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (15.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.3 %)
American Indian
15 (4.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pacheco Union Elementary
Phone:	(530)224-4585
Website:	http://www.pacheco.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 76