Original Research by School Decision on Paradise Elementary
Paradise Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Paradise, a small foothill community in Butte County that is actively rebuilding after the Camp Fire. The school is located on Pearson Road in the town itself.
The school's enrollment data from the available records shows all grades at zero, which reflects the state of Paradise in the immediate aftermath of the fire. The town has been undergoing substantial recovery and growth since then, with publicly reported data showing population rising and housing construction accelerating through 2025, including new affordable housing developments. A parent considering this school would want to check directly with Paradise Unified for current enrollment and operational details, as the administrative data on file does not reflect the community's active repopulation.
State testing results for grades three through five in both math and English language arts from 2018-19 are suppressed in the available data, meaning the reported numbers were too small to release publicly. Science testing at grade five also has suppressed results. This suppression is common for small schools and does not indicate weak performance; it simply means the student group tested was small enough that individual scores could theoretically be identified. Without access to these results, the school's proficiency picture cannot be assessed from the data provided. A parent may want to contact the school or district directly for any available performance information.
Paradise Elementary has no graduation rate, which is expected given it serves only elementary grades. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet school, and no Title I status information is available in the records.
Housing in the Paradise zip code is moderately valued relative to the broader region, and rental costs are modest. The town's economy centers on locally-owned businesses and ongoing reconstruction. Civic anchors include the Paradise Branch Library, a community park built on a former rail yard, and the paved Paradise Memorial Trailway, which runs several miles through town and is used for walking and biking. Transit is provided by B-Line, which connects Paradise to Chico and other Butte County communities.
The data available is limited by the school's situation post-fire and the small size typical of elementary schools in foothill communities. Current staffing, special education identification rates, English learner populations, and free-or-reduced-price lunch rates are not available in the administrative records. A parent interested in this school should contact Paradise Unified directly to understand the school's current capacity, staff, programs, and academic support systems as the town and district continue their recovery and growth.
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