- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Woodson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063171009617
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Woodson Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Woodson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Woodson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171009617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Mt. Woodson Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063171009617 · Ramona, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 23.3:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Mt. Woodson Elementary held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Mt. Woodson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- This school 349
Mt. Woodson Elementary
349 students
What this shows Mt. Woodson Elementary reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Woodson Elementary compares
Mt. Woodson Elementary 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 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 55.6%
White 37.5%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Mt. Woodson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Woodson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Woodson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanson Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
James Dukes Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Ramona Community Montessori
Alternative education program
267 students 26.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Woodson Elementary
How many students attend Mt. Woodson Elementary?
Mt. Woodson Elementary has 349 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Woodson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Woodson Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Woodson Elementary?
56.8% of students at Mt. Woodson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Woodson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Woodson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Woodson Elementary?
Mt. Woodson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Mt. Woodson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Woodson Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Mt. Woodson Elementary, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.