Enrollment
14
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Downey, CA
Woodruff Academy
Federal NCES profile for Woodruff Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 061146014075
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodruff Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in California.
- #1 of 21
- public schools in Downey · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 14
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Academy ranks #1 of 21 public schools in Downey, CA.
School address
District: Downey Unified · California
NCES ID 061146014075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+27% vs state
What stands out at Woodruff Academy
Woodruff Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Downey, California, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of California schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 83 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 70 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 3 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 14 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Downey Unified also operates Downey High (4,051 students) and Warren (Earl) High (3,609 students) alongside Woodruff Academy.
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 Woodruff Academy compares
Woodruff Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
50.0%
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
$15,382
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.7%
White 7.1%
African American 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Woodruff Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Downey Unified, which includes Woodruff Academy.
$15,382
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 67.1%
Federal 12.4%
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 Woodruff Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downey High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Warren (Earl) High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Griffiths (Gordon) Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Woodruff Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,051
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,609
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,264
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodruff Academy
How many students attend Woodruff Academy?
Woodruff Academy has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Downey, CA.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodruff Academy?
70.6% of students at Woodruff Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodruff Academy?
The largest demographic group at Woodruff Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 85.7% of enrollment, in Downey, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodruff Academy?
Woodruff Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Woodruff Academy rank among public schools in Downey?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodruff Academy ranks #1 of 21 public schools in Downey, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Downey on the city page.
Is Woodruff Academy a good school?
Woodruff Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Downey Unified?
Besides Woodruff Academy, Downey Unified also operates Downey High (4,051 students), Warren (Earl) High (3,609 students), and Stauffer (Mary R.) Middle (1,329 students). See the Downey Unified district page for the complete list.
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