Woodland Star Charter District

Sonoma, California — 1 schools

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,858
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Woodland Star Charter District operates 1 public schools serving 220 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 244 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,858 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 78.1% local, 13.2% state, and 8.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #1453 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 813.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.8% White, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Woodland Star Charter accounts for 100.0% of all Woodland Star Charter District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Woodland Star Charter District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Woodland Star Charter District student-counselor ratio is 813:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Woodland Star Charter District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Woodland Star Charter District is typically wider than the Woodland Star Charter District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.7%
Federal
13.2%
State
78.1%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
1453 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Sonoma County county, where this district is located.

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Woodland Star Charter District.

White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 9.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

813.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Woodland Star Charter District

School Enrollment
Woodland Star Charter
Charter
244

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Woodland Star Charter District?

Woodland Star Charter District has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 220 students.

How much does Woodland Star Charter District spend per student?

Woodland Star Charter District spends $12,858 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1453 in California.

What is the average rent near Woodland Star Charter District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Sonoma County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Woodland Star Charter District?

Woodland Star Charter District students are 56.8% White, 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Woodland Star Charter District?

Woodland Star Charter District has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #1453 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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