At a glance
Reported students
331
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
25th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
T. L. Whitehead Elementary: 331 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 321
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.7:1
What the reported data says about T. L. Whitehead Elementary
T. L. Whitehead Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Woodland. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Woodland Joint Unified. NCES reports 331 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 25th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to 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 largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.4%) and White (10%). English learners represent 40.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking T. L. Whitehead Elementary
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.2 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White10%
- Hispanic76.4%
- Black0.9%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Woodland Joint Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dingle Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
338 reported students
Gibson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
344 reported students
Spring Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
387 reported students
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
395 reported students
Plainfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
257 reported students
Zamora Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
409 reported students
Public schools near T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamora Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 409 | 0.8 mi |
| Rhoda Maxwell Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 395 | 1 mi |
| Dingle Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 338 | 1 mi |
| Gibson Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 344 | 1.1 mi |
| Freeman Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 415 | 1.4 mi |
| Beamer Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 496 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about T. L. Whitehead Elementary
What grades does T. L. Whitehead Elementary serve?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Woodland Joint Unified.
How many students attend T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary reported 331 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 321 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 331 students and 16.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is T. L. Whitehead Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Woodland Joint Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of T. L. Whitehead Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is T. L. Whitehead Elementary in?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary is part of Woodland Joint Unified, based in Woodland, CA, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near T. L. Whitehead Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Zamora Elementary (0.8 mi), Rhoda Maxwell Elementary (1 mi), Dingle Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.