- Enrollment
- 1,582
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodland, CA
T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for T. L. Whitehead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 064308007008
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. L. Whitehead Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Woodland · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
T. L. Whitehead Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Whitehead Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Woodland, CA.
School address
District: Woodland Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 064308007008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
T. L. Whitehead Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 064308007008 · Woodland, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 22.1:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Pioneer High (1,582 students)
T. L. Whitehead Elementary held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.2 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
T. L. Whitehead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pioneer High
Pioneer High
1,582 students
- Woodland Senio
Woodland Senior High
1,155 students
- Ramon S. Tafoy
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
772 students
- Douglass Middl
Douglass Middle
768 students
- Woodland Prair
Woodland Prairie Elementary
713 students
- This school 331
T. L. Whitehead Elementary
331 students
What this shows T. L. Whitehead Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. L. Whitehead Elementary compares
T. L. Whitehead 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$16,077
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 10.0%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, T. L. Whitehead Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Woodland Joint Unified reports $16,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. L. Whitehead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglass Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodland Prairie Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. L. Whitehead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,155
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Similar elementary schools in Woodland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Standard public school
772 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Woodland Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Beamer Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Freeman Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Zamora Elementary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 30.4:1 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. L. Whitehead Elementary
How many students attend T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at T. L. Whitehead Elementary is 22.1:1, 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 T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
73.9% of students at T. L. Whitehead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at T. L. Whitehead Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Woodland, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 T. L. Whitehead Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodland?
By Resource Investment Index, T. L. Whitehead Elementary ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Woodland, 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 Woodland on the city page.
What other schools are in Woodland Joint Unified?
Besides T. L. Whitehead Elementary, Woodland Joint Unified also operates Pioneer High (1,582 students), Woodland Senior High (1,155 students), and Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary (772 students). See the Woodland Joint Unified district page for the complete list.