- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Woodside K-8 grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 063462005828 · Citrus Heights, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 28.1:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Bella Vista High (1,939 students)
Woodside K-8 grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 420 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Woodside K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bella Vista Hi
Bella Vista High
1,939 students
- Rio Americano
Rio Americano High
1,891 students
- Mira Loma High
Mira Loma High
1,655 students
- Del Campo High
Del Campo High
1,548 students
- El Camino Fund
El Camino Fundamental High
1,226 students
- This school 506
Woodside K-8
506 students
What this shows Woodside K-8 reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodside K-8 compares
Woodside K-8 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,227
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
Counselors0.6 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.
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
District finance for San Juan Unified reports $16,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,891
- 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
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 (~506 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.