- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitethorn, CA
Whitethorn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whitethorn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063759006370
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitethorn Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Whitethorn · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for California
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitethorn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitethorn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whitethorn, CA.
School address
District: Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063759006370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Whitethorn Elementary shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-29.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063759006370 · Whitethorn, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Redway Elementary (272 students)
Whitethorn Elementary shrank from 27 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-29.6%). Teacher FTE lost 2.0 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Whitethorn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redway Element
Redway Elementary
272 students
- South Fork Hig
South Fork High
211 students
- Miranda Junior 88
Miranda Junior High
88 students
- Casterlin Elem 39
Casterlin Elementary
39 students
- This school 16
Whitethorn Elementary
16 students
- Osprey Learnin 9
Osprey Learning Center
9 students
What this shows Whitethorn Elementary reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitethorn Elementary compares
Whitethorn Elementary 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 63% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 40% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 3% in California - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$18,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.1, Whitethorn Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Southern Humboldt Joint Unified reports $18,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitethorn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miranda Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casterlin Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osprey Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Whitethorn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Whitethorn
1 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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitethorn Elementary
How many students attend Whitethorn Elementary?
Whitethorn Elementary has 16 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitethorn, CA. CCD year-over-year: 27 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitethorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitethorn Elementary is 8:1, which is 63% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitethorn Elementary?
77.8% of students at Whitethorn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitethorn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whitethorn Elementary is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Whitethorn, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitethorn Elementary?
Whitethorn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Whitethorn Elementary rank among public schools in Whitethorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitethorn Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Whitethorn, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified?
Besides Whitethorn Elementary, Southern Humboldt Joint Unified also operates Redway Elementary (272 students), South Fork High (211 students), and Miranda Junior High (88 students). See the Southern Humboldt Joint Unified district page for the complete list.