- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irvine, CA
Woodbury Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodbury Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 068450007056
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodbury Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of California schools.
- #7 of 35
- elementary schools in Irvine · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for California
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodbury Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Elementary ranks #7 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, CA.
School address
District: Irvine Unified · California
NCES ID 068450007056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Woodbury Elementary held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 068450007056 · Irvine, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,095 enr · 31.3:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Portola High (2,693 students)
Woodbury Elementary held near 1,089 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Woodbury Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Portola High
Portola High
2,693 students
- University Hig
University High
2,307 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
2,244 students
- Woodbridge Hig
Woodbridge High
2,232 students
- Irvine High
Irvine High
1,964 students
- This school
Woodbury Elementary
1,095 students
What this shows Woodbury Elementary reports 1,095 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodbury Elementary compares
Woodbury 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 46% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,095 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,095
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in California - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,373
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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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
Asian 57.8%
White 18.1%
Two or More 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Asian at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Woodbury Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Irvine Unified reports $14,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodbury Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portola High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| University High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irvine High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodbury Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,307
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,232
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Irvine
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orchard Hills
Standard public school
1,373 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Beacon Park
Standard public school
1,065 students 29.6:1 students per teacher
Stonegate Elementary
Standard public school
1,037 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cypress Village Elementary
Standard public school
1,007 students 28:1 students per teacher
Solis Park
Standard public school
972 students 60.8:1 students per teacher
Cadence Park
Standard public school
965 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 (~1,095 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodbury Elementary
How many students attend Woodbury Elementary?
Woodbury Elementary has 1,095 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irvine, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,089 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Elementary is 31.3:1, which is 46% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodbury Elementary?
13.8% of students at Woodbury Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodbury Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodbury Elementary is Asian at 57.8% of enrollment, in Irvine, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodbury Elementary?
Woodbury Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Woodbury Elementary rank among elementary schools in Irvine?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodbury Elementary ranks #7 of 35 elementary schools in Irvine, 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 Irvine on the city page.
What other schools are in Irvine Unified?
Besides Woodbury Elementary, Irvine Unified also operates Portola High (2,693 students), University High (2,307 students), and Northwood High (2,244 students). See the Irvine Unified district page for the complete list.