Woodland Elementary

423 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Woodland Elementary, located in the scenic mountain community of Mariposa, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mariposa County Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the unique needs of its diverse student population. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the staff works to ensure that students build a strong academic base while cultivating critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a rural, close-knit setting.

Beyond the classroom, Woodland Elementary places a high value on community involvement and the social-emotional well-being of its students. The school encourages a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Mariposa community to enrich the student experience through various programs and activities. With a focus on preparing students for future academic success, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

423

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	291
Hispanic	73
Asian	3
Two or More	37
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
291 (68.8 %)
Hispanic
73 (17.3 %)
Two or More
37 (8.7 %)
American Indian
18 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mariposa County Unified
Phone:	(209)742-0310
Website:	http://mcusd.org/we/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 50