- Enrollment
- 1,907
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manteca, CA
Walter Woodward Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walter Woodward Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062361011419
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Woodward Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 14
- elementary schools in Manteca · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for California
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Woodward Elementary has class sizes larger than 92% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Woodward Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, CA.
School address
District: Manteca Unified · California
NCES ID 062361011419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Walter Woodward Elementary grew from 935 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 062361011419 · Manteca, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,056 enr · 27.8:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Manteca High (1,907 students)
Walter Woodward Elementary grew from 935 students in 2022-23 to 998 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Walter Woodward Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manteca High
Manteca High
1,907 students
- Sierra High
Sierra High
1,670 students
- East Union Hig
East Union High
1,524 students
- Lathrop High
Lathrop High
1,486 students
- Veritas Elemen
Veritas Elementary
1,266 students
- This school
Walter Woodward Elementary
1,056 students
What this shows Walter Woodward Elementary reports 1,056 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Woodward Elementary compares
Walter Woodward Elementary is a growing 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 29% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,056 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,056
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in California - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$14,789
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
Asian 26.6%
White 17.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.5, Walter Woodward Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Manteca Unified reports $14,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter Woodward Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteca High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Union High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lathrop High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veritas Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Woodward Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,524
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,266
- Students per teacher
- 34.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Manteca
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Veritas Elementary
Standard public school
1,266 students 34.2:1 students per teacher
Nile Garden Elementary
Standard public school
1,221 students 29.8:1 students per teacher
George Mcparland Elementary
Standard public school
1,195 students 26.6:1 students per teacher
Stella Brockman Elementary
Standard public school
833 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Elementary
Standard public school
814 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Neil Hafley Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 27.6:1 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 (~1,056 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Woodward Elementary
How many students attend Walter Woodward Elementary?
Walter Woodward Elementary has 1,056 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manteca, CA. CCD year-over-year: 935 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Woodward Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Woodward Elementary is 27.8:1, which is 29% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Woodward Elementary?
33.0% of students at Walter Woodward Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Woodward Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walter Woodward Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Manteca, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Woodward Elementary?
Walter Woodward Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Walter Woodward Elementary rank among elementary schools in Manteca?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Woodward Elementary ranks #3 of 14 elementary schools in Manteca, 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 Manteca on the city page.
What other schools are in Manteca Unified?
Besides Walter Woodward Elementary, Manteca Unified also operates Manteca High (1,907 students), Sierra High (1,670 students), and East Union High (1,524 students). See the Manteca Unified district page for the complete list.