- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Woodrow Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063867006503
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of California schools.
- #24 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for California
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Elementary ranks #24 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867006503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Woodrow Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 063867006503 · Modesto, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 24.5:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Woodrow Elementary held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Woodrow Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- Freedom Elemen
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- This school
Woodrow Elementary
416 students
What this shows Woodrow Elementary reports 416 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodrow Elementary compares
Woodrow 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in California - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$16,034
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%
White 20.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Woodrow Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodrow Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Freedom Elementary
Standard public school
713 students 25.5:1 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Elementary
How many students attend Woodrow Elementary?
Woodrow Elementary has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 14% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Elementary?
68.1% of students at Woodrow Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.4% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Elementary?
Woodrow Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodrow Elementary rank among elementary schools in Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Elementary ranks #24 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Woodrow Elementary, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.