Woodland Star Charter District

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Sonoma, California - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Woodland Star Charter District #1456 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,583 per pupil, Woodland Star Charter District ranks #1497 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

220
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,583
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 smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sonoma County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,583 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 78.1% local, 13.2% state, and 8.7% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #1456 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 813.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, 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.

Its largest campus is Woodland Star Charter, enrolling 244 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Woodland Star Charter District a distant remainder — 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 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

18
Equity Score
1456 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

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

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

How Woodland Star Charter District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Kipp Esperanza High District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Ace Esperanza Middle District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Audeo Charter Ii District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Redwood Preparatory Charter District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Sherman Thomas Charter District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Woodland Star Charter District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Woodland Star Charter District?

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

How much does Woodland Star Charter District spend per student?

Woodland Star Charter District spends $12,583 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #1456 in California.

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 school. 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 18/100, ranking #1456 out of 1517 districts in California.