Turtle Bay

turtlebay.reddingschools.net/

692 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Turtle Bay School, located on Arboretum Drive in Redding, California, is a public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Redding School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school prioritizes student growth by balancing core subjects like language arts and mathematics with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school’s location near the scenic Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sacramento River trail system often plays a role in its identity, promoting a connection to the local environment and outdoor education. Turtle Bay School is dedicated to preparing students for high school and beyond by maintaining high academic standards, utilizing modern instructional strategies, and encouraging active parental and community involvement to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed.

692

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Turtle Bay
Demographic	Student Count
White	421
Hispanic	125
Black	10
Asian	15
Two or More	103
American Indian	16

White
421 (61.0%)
Hispanic
125 (18.1%)
Two or More
103 (14.9%)
American Indian
16 (2.3%)
Asian
15 (2.2%)
Black
10 (1.4%)

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:	Redding Elementary
Phone:	(530)225-0035
Website:	http://turtlebay.reddingschools.net/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 114

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 56