Mountain Union Elementary

Situated along 30365 Highway 299 East in Montgomery Creek, California, Mountain Union Elementary is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving a close-knit community within the greater Redding metropolitan area. Operating a single school, the district provides a strong academic foundation for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Its scenic, distant rural setting offers an inviting and focused learning environment designed to nurture young learners through their primary and middle school years before they transition to high school. Families and researchers seeking to connect with the district can reach out directly at (530) 337-6214 or explore their educational offerings online at www.muesd.org.

The district serves a vibrant student body of 70 children—comprising 39 female and 31 male students—reflecting a diverse community composed of 35 White, 14 American Indian, 12 Hispanic, and 9 multiracial students. A defining characteristic of Mountain Union Elementary is its exceptionally favorable student-to-staff dynamic. The district employs approximately 12 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 4 instructional aides and nearly 12 dedicated support staff members. With a total workforce of nearly 28 full-time equivalent staff members assisting just 70 students, the district delivers highly personalized instruction, strong intervention support, and a responsive educational experience tailored to the individual needs of every child.