Enrollment
506
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Citrus Heights, CA
Woodside K-8
Federal NCES profile for Woodside K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063462005828
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodside K-8 earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in Citrus Heights · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodside K-8 has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside K-8 ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, CA.
School address
District: San Juan Unified · California
NCES ID 063462005828 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodside K-8 compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodside K-8
Woodside K-8 is a mid-sized elementary school in Citrus Heights, California, enrolling 506 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 506 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,476 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,325, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 843 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Citrus Heights's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kingswood K-8 (546 students): Woodside K-8 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.1:1 vs 21.8:1).
San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students) and Rio Americano High (1,891 students) alongside Woodside K-8.
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 Woodside K-8 compares
Woodside K-8 on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$15,338
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Woodside K-8 is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan Unified, which includes Woodside K-8.
$15,338
Per student
-7%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.0%
Federal 14.3%
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 Woodside K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Americano High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mira Loma High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Campo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Camino Fundamental High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodside K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,891
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,655
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Citrus Heights
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kingswood K-8
Standard public school
546 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lichen K-8
Standard public school
498 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Carriage Drive Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 26.1:1 students per teacher
Skycrest Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Heights Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 29:1 students per teacher
Grand Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 26.8:1 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 (~506 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodside K-8
How many students attend Woodside K-8?
Woodside K-8 has 506 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Citrus Heights, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside K-8 is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodside K-8?
49.4% of students at Woodside K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodside K-8?
The largest demographic group at Woodside K-8 is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Citrus Heights, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodside K-8?
Woodside K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Woodside K-8 rank among elementary schools in Citrus Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodside K-8 ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in Citrus Heights, 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 Citrus Heights on the city page.
Is Woodside K-8 a good school?
Woodside K-8 earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 San Juan Unified?
Besides Woodside K-8, San Juan Unified also operates Bella Vista High (1,939 students), Rio Americano High (1,891 students), and Mira Loma High (1,655 students). See the San Juan Unified district page for the complete list.
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