Enrollment
24
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoopa, CA
Weitchpec Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Weitchpec 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 061995002394
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weitchpec Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Hoopa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24:1
- large classes for California
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Weitchpec Elementary has class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weitchpec Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hoopa, CA.
School address
District: Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061995002394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weitchpec Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weitchpec Elementary
Weitchpec Elementary is a higher-need, small elementary school in Hoopa, California, enrolling 24 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of California schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #96, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by American Indian / Alaska Native (71%) and White (29%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 96 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified spends $22,461 per pupil, 36% above the California average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hoopa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hoopa Valley Elementary (363 students): Weitchpec Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 18.1:1).
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified also operates Hoopa Valley Elementary (363 students) and Hoopa Valley High (265 students) alongside Weitchpec Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Weitchpec Elementary compares
Weitchpec Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 71% in California - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.2%
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
$22,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 70.8%
White 29.2%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Weitchpec Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified, which includes Weitchpec Elementary.
$22,461
Per student
+36%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 54.5%
Federal 33.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Weitchpec Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoopa Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoopa Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trinity Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orleans Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Captain John Continuation High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weitchpec Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Hoopa
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Weitchpec Elementary
How many students attend Weitchpec Elementary?
Weitchpec Elementary has 24 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoopa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weitchpec Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Weitchpec Elementary is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Weitchpec Elementary?
72.2% of students at Weitchpec Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weitchpec Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Weitchpec Elementary is American Indian / Alaska Native at 70.8% of enrollment, in Hoopa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weitchpec Elementary?
Weitchpec Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weitchpec Elementary rank among elementary schools in Hoopa?
By Resource Investment Index, Weitchpec Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Hoopa, 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 Hoopa on the city page.
Is Weitchpec Elementary a good school?
Weitchpec Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified?
Besides Weitchpec Elementary, Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified also operates Hoopa Valley Elementary (363 students), Hoopa Valley High (265 students), and Trinity Valley Elementary (200 students). See the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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