Enrollment
502
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodlake, CA
Francis J. White Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Francis J. White Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060141806994
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis J. White Learning Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Woodlake · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis J. White Learning Center has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J. White Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Woodlake, CA.
School address
District: Woodlake Unified · California
NCES ID 060141806994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis J. White Learning Center compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis J. White Learning Center
Francis J. White Learning Center is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Woodlake, California, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.8:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 84.2% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the California average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,901 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,371, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Woodlake's elementary schools, it stands alongside Castle Rock Elementary (418 students): Francis J. White Learning Center is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.8:1 vs 22:1).
Woodlake Unified also operates Woodlake High (646 students) and Woodlake Valley Middle (483 students) alongside Francis J. White Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Francis J. White Learning Center compares
Francis J. White Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.4%
White 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.8, Francis J. White Learning Center is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodlake Unified, which includes Francis J. White Learning Center.
$16,998
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 69.8%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Francis J. White Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlake Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Castle Rock Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bravo Lake High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodlake Community Day | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis J. White Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodlake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Francis J. White Learning Center
How many students attend Francis J. White Learning Center?
Francis J. White Learning Center has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodlake, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis J. White Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis J. White Learning Center is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis J. White Learning Center?
84.2% of students at Francis J. White Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis J. White Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Francis J. White Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 95.4% of enrollment, in Woodlake, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis J. White Learning Center?
Francis J. White Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Francis J. White Learning Center rank among public schools in Woodlake?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis J. White Learning Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Woodlake, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Woodlake on the city page.
Is Francis J. White Learning Center a good school?
Francis J. White Learning Center earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Woodlake Unified?
Besides Francis J. White Learning Center, Woodlake Unified also operates Woodlake High (646 students), Woodlake Valley Middle (483 students), and Castle Rock Elementary (418 students). See the Woodlake Unified district page for the complete list.
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