- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waterford, CA
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lucille Whitehead Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060006312224
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Waterford · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Whitehead Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, CA.
School address
District: Waterford Unified · California
NCES ID 060006312224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 060006312224 · Waterford, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 22.2:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterford High (582 students)
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterford High
Waterford High
582 students
- Richard M. Moo
Richard M. Moon Primary
510 students
- This school
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
355 students
- Waterford Juni
Waterford Junior
260 students
- Sentinel High 14
Sentinel High
14 students
What this shows Lucille Whitehead Intermediate reports 355 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lucille Whitehead Intermediate compares
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 55% in California - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$19,486
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 23.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Waterford Unified reports $19,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lucille Whitehead Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard M. Moon Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterford Junior | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sentinel High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lucille Whitehead Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Waterford
3 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 (~355 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
How many students attend Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate has 355 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waterford, CA. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is 22.2:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
76.2% of students at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lucille Whitehead Intermediate is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Waterford, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lucille Whitehead Intermediate?
Lucille Whitehead Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lucille Whitehead Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Waterford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lucille Whitehead Intermediate ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Waterford, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waterford on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterford Unified?
Besides Lucille Whitehead Intermediate, Waterford Unified also operates Waterford High (582 students), Richard M. Moon Primary (510 students), and Waterford Junior (260 students). See the Waterford Unified district page for the complete list.