At a glance
Reported students
713
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
88th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409
Woodland Prairie Elementary: 713 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
24.4:1 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
- 715
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.2:1
What the reported data says about Woodland Prairie Elementary
Woodland Prairie 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 713 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 88th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.4:1, 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 (78.3%) and Asian (9%). English learners represent 56.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary
- 1How do the reported 24.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.2 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
- 56.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White7.2%
- Hispanic78.3%
- Black0.8%
- Asian9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.8%
- Multiracial2.7%
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.
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
772 reported students
Beamer Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Freeman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
415 reported students
Zamora Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
409 reported students
Rhoda Maxwell Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
395 reported students
Spring Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
387 reported students
Public schools near Woodland Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 772 | 0.8 mi |
| Gibson Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 344 | 1.3 mi |
| Dingle Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 338 | 1.3 mi |
| Beamer Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 496 | 1.7 mi |
| Spring Lake Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 387 | 1.8 mi |
| Freeman Elementary Elementary · Woodland Joint Unified | KG–06 | 415 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Woodland Prairie Elementary
What grades does Woodland Prairie Elementary serve?
Woodland Prairie 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary?
Woodland Prairie Elementary reported 713 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 715 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Woodland Prairie Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 24.4:1, based on 713 students and 29.2 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Woodland Prairie 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.6% 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary in?
Woodland Prairie 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 Woodland Prairie Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary (0.8 mi), Gibson Elementary (1.3 mi), Dingle Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.