Enrollment
244
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sonoma, CA
Woodland Star Charter
Federal NCES profile for Woodland Star Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060197211484Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodland Star Charter earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Sonoma · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodland Star Charter has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Star Charter ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, CA.
School address
District: Woodland Star Charter District · California
NCES ID 060197211484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodland Star Charter compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodland Star Charter
Woodland Star Charter is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sonoma, California, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 506 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 813 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Woodland Star Charter District spends $12,583 per pupil, 24% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Sonoma's elementary schools, it stands alongside Flowery Elementary (368 students): Woodland Star Charter is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.4:1 vs 24.5:1).
Woodland Star Charter District is a single-school charter district, so Woodland Star Charter operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Woodland Star Charter compares
Woodland Star Charter on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▼ 33% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Woodland Star Charter is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woodland Star Charter District, which includes Woodland Star Charter.
$12,583
Per student
-24%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.1%
State 13.2%
Federal 8.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Sonoma
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Flowery Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
El Verano Elementary
Standard public school
314 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Sassarini Elementary
Standard public school
281 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Prestwood Elementary
Standard public school
275 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Charter
Standard public school
226 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~244 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodland Star Charter
How many students attend Woodland Star Charter?
Woodland Star Charter has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sonoma, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodland Star Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Star Charter is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodland Star Charter?
37.3% of students at Woodland Star Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodland Star Charter?
The largest demographic group at Woodland Star Charter is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Sonoma, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodland Star Charter?
Woodland Star Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Woodland Star Charter rank among elementary schools in Sonoma?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodland Star Charter ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Sonoma, 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 Sonoma on the city page.
Is Woodland Star Charter a good school?
Woodland Star Charter earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. 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 Woodland Star Charter District?
None; Woodland Star Charter District is a single-school charter district, and Woodland Star Charter is its only campus.
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