Redding STEM Academy

www.rstem.org

Charter School 253 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Redding STEM Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Redding, CA. Administered by Redding STEM Academy District, the institution operates as a public charter school serving approximately 253 enrolled students across grades KG through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 12.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 59.3% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 112 students qualified for free lunch and 38 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 3711 Oasis Rd. in Redding, CA 96003, Redding STEM Academy serves families zoned within the Redding STEM Academy District attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

253

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Redding STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	38
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	6

White
165 (65.2%)
Hispanic
38 (15.0%)
Two or More
37 (14.6%)
Asian
6 (2.4%)
American Indian
6 (2.4%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Redding STEM Academy District
Phone:	(530)275-5480
Website:	http://www.rstem.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 43

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 24

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 24