Redding Elementary School District

What Redding Elementary School District does

Redding Elementary School District is a public K-8 school district headquartered in Redding, California, operating as a government state entity under the California Education Code. The district serves students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across multiple school sites, including four K-5 elementary schools (Bonny View, Cypress, Manzanita, Sycamore), three K-8 schools (Turtle Bay, Juniper, Redding Achieve Community Day), Sequoia Middle School for grades 6-8, and homeschool/charter alternatives (College Preparatory Academy K-8, Stellar Charter School K-12). The district is governed by a five-member elected Board of Trustees and led by Superintendent Cindy Bishop, with 251-500 employees. The district also maintains partner-district relationships with Shasta Union Elementary and Igo-Ono-Platina Elementary to extend K-8 coverage across Shasta County.

The district's core product is its K-8 instructional program, augmented by specialized academic offerings including a Computer Science Coding Immersion track across four schools, a Spanish Dual Immersion program, and 30+ K-8 music programs. Supporting infrastructure includes a 1:1 student Chromebook program, the Aeries student information system, Clever single sign-on with Badges, and ParentSquare as the standardized district-to-home communication platform. The district maintains partnerships with Shasta College for dual enrollment (ACE and BOLD programs) and is a founding member of Reach Higher Shasta, a regional college-readiness initiative.

The business model is that of a publicly funded school district: no tuition is charged for enrollment. Revenue is sourced from California state education funding, local property taxes, and federal grants, with no disclosed commercial revenue streams. The district is bound by public-sector procurement, regulatory compliance (Title IX, California Education Code 221.6, BP/AR policies on bullying, suicide prevention, and hate-motivated behavior), and attendance-boundary enrollment rather than competitive customer acquisition. The district celebrated 150 years of operation in 2024-2025 and has accumulated 10 California Distinguished School Awards across its campuses.

Name

Redding Elementary School District

Legal name

Redding Elementary School District

Website

https://reddingschools.net

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Redding Elementary School District is a public K-8 school district in Redding, California, serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade across 10+ school sites with specialized programs in computer science, Spanish immersion, and music.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Elementary school services
• Middle school programs
• Dual language immersion
• School district administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Redding

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Redding Elementary School District delivers publicly funded K-8 education across multiple elementary and middle school campuses in Redding, California, including traditional schools, charter schools, and homeschool independent study programs. It supplements core academics with specialized immersion pathways such as Computer Science Coding Immersion, Spanish Dual Immersion, and award-winning music programs, along with student support services including mental health counseling, nutrition, transportation, and a 1:1 Chromebook program.

Product overview

Redding School District operates as a unified platform of educational services serving students from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade. The district encompasses multiple elementary schools (TK-5th grade) including Bonny View, Cypress, Manzanita, and Sycamore; combined TK-8th grade schools such as Turtle Bay and Juniper; and Sequoia Middle School for grades 6-8. The district also supports home study through College Prep Academy (K-8) and Stellar Charter School (K-12). Academic enrichment programs include Computer Science Immersion, Spanish Dual Immersion, and over 30 music programs. Technology integration is supported through 1:1 student Chromebooks, AERIES student information system, Clever single sign-on, and ParentSquare communication platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Redding Summer School: Summer educational programs offered by the district
• Academic Immersion Programs
• Stellar Charter School
• College Preparatory Academy

Products and services

• TK-5th Grade Schools Traditional elementary school program for Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade students, delivered across Bonny View, Cypress, Manzanita, and Sycamore elementary schools for families residing within district attendance boundaries.
• TK-8th Grade Schools Combined TK-8th grade campuses serving Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade students at Turtle Bay School, Juniper School, and Redding Achieve Community Day, supporting continuous enrollment through middle school.
• 6th-8th Grade Middle School Middle school program for grades 6-8 delivered at Sequoia Middle School for district students ready to transition to a dedicated middle school environment.
• K-8 and K-12 Homeschool Independent Study Homeschool independent study programs comprising College Preparatory Academy (K-8) and Stellar Charter School (K-12) for families seeking non-traditional public school instruction.
• K-8 Computer Science Coding Immersion Specialized computer science immersion pathway integrating coding and computational thinking across K-8, designated by the California Department of Education at four schools within the district.
• Spanish Dual Immersion Spanish-English bilingual immersion program providing dual language instruction for students seeking bilingual proficiency through structured K-8 dual immersion coursework.
• Award Winning Music Programs K-8 music education program with more than 30 music programs offered across the district, including ensembles, solo performance tracks, and California state-level solo recognition opportunities.
• Transportation Services District-operated school bus transportation with scheduled routes serving eligible students within Redding Elementary School District attendance boundaries.
• Nutrition Services School meal program providing breakfast and lunch service to enrolled students, including menu planning and dietary accommodation information.
• Student Mental Health Services Student counseling and mental health support program offering referral pathways and crisis intervention services for enrolled K-8 students facing mental health concerns.
• Expanded Learning Program Before and after school enrichment program for TK-8th grade students providing academic support and extracurricular activities beyond standard school hours.
• College Preparation Partnerships (ACE and BOLD with Shasta College) College preparation pathway delivered through partnership with Shasta College offering ACE and BOLD dual enrollment opportunities for district students seeking college readiness support.
• 1:1 Student Chromebooks Program One-to-one device program issuing a personal Chromebook to each enrolled student to support digital learning and instructional technology access across the district.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 California Distinguished School Awards across district schools

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shasta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShasta College partners with the district to offer ACE and BOLD programs providing college preparation and dual enrollment opportunities for district students. Buffer Tanner and Janet Hubbert from Shasta College have conducted presentations on these programs for district families.
• Shasta Union ElementaryminorOthersPartner district serving K-8th grade students as part of the district's partner districts network
• Igo-Ono-Platina ElementaryminorOthersPartner district serving K-8th grade students as part of the district's partner districts network
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationParentSquare is the standardized communication platform used district-wide for communication from district to school to home. Families can connect to their schools through this platform.
• AeriescoreTechnology or IntegrationAeries is the student information system used for parent/student login and grade access
• Reach Higher ShastacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict is a founding member of Reach Higher Shasta, a college-readiness initiative serving the Shasta County region

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Folsom Cordova Unified School District: Northern California K-12 district serving the Folsom/Sacramento region with comparable programmatic breadth including STEM, music, and dual immersion pathways — a closely comparable public school district in scale and geography.
• Roseville City School District: Adjacent Placer County K-8 elementary district serving Roseville with similar grade configuration (TK-8) and similar mid-size California city profile — directly comparable in scope and operational structure.
• Chico Unified School District: Northern California K-12 district serving Chico in similar geographic and demographic conditions to Redding — a strong regional comparable for funding patterns, enrollment dynamics, and operational scale.
• Elk Grove Unified School District: Large California K-12 district with deep dual immersion, CS pathways, and music programming — comparable in programmatic differentiation strategy though larger in scale.
• San Ramon Valley Unified School District: California K-12 district recognized for technology integration and academic excellence — a peer on differentiated programming and digital equity initiatives.
• Capistrano Unified School District: California K-12 district offering comparable enrichment, immersion, and wraparound student services — comparable in scale of operations and program breadth.
• Poway Unified School District: California K-12 district with similar technology (1:1 device) and dual immersion programs — directly comparable in programmatic differentiation and innovation focus.
• Clovis Unified School District: California K-12 district recognized for academic excellence and college preparation pathways — comparable as a multi-school district emphasizing college readiness similar to Redding's Reach Higher Shasta involvement.

Others

• Stellar Charter School: K-12 charter school operating under Redding ESD itself — listed as a related entity for completeness, though not an external comparable.
• ParentSquare: Vendor providing the district-wide communication platform used by Redding — relevant as a key technology partner supporting parent engagement and home-school communication.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9b29ZirdVMxd_96Z3kth0w
• Facebookfacebook.com/ReddingSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/reddingschools
• Xx.com/ReddingSD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bonny-view-elementary

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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