School overview
At a glance
Reported students
36
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
2.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
3th percentile
Compared with 5,929 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
17
Whale Gulch Elementary: 36 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2th percentile
12.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Whale Gulch Elementary
Whale Gulch Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Whitethorn. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Leggett Valley Unified. NCES reports 36 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,929 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.1%). English learners represent 13.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Whale Gulch Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50%
- Hispanic36.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Leggett Valley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leggett Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–08
51 reported students
Leggett Valley High
High · Grades 09–12
17 reported students
Whale Gulch High
High · Grades 09–12
7 reported students
Fin and Claw Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students