- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Francis J. White Learning Center held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 060141806994 · Woodlake, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 22.8:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodlake High (646 students)
Francis J. White Learning Center held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Francis J. White Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodlake High
Woodlake High
646 students
- This school
Francis J. White Learning Center
502 students
- Woodlake Valle
Woodlake Valley Middle
483 students
- Castle Rock El
Castle Rock Elementary
418 students
- Bravo Lake Hig 19
Bravo Lake High
19 students
- Woodlake Commu 13
Woodlake Community Day
13 students
What this shows Francis J. White Learning Center reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis J. White Learning Center compares
Francis J. White Learning Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Woodlake Unified reports $17,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~502 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.