ACORN Woodland Elementary

www.ousd.org/acornwoodland

290 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

ACORN Woodland Elementary, located in East Oakland, is a public school serving a diverse student population in the Oakland Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to social justice and academic excellence, operating under a philosophy that emphasizes "community-based education." By fostering strong partnerships with local families and neighborhood organizations, the school strives to create a supportive environment that addresses both the academic and socio-emotional needs of its students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be engaging and culturally responsive, often incorporating project-based learning to help students connect their studies to the real world. ACORN Woodland places a high value on building a positive school culture, frequently utilizing restorative practices to promote character development and conflict resolution. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the school aims to empower its students to become critical thinkers and active members of their community.

290

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ACORN Woodland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	242
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
242 (83.4 %)
Black
16 (5.5 %)
Two or More
16 (5.5 %)
White
7 (2.4 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Oakland Unified
Phone:	(510)879-5165
Website:	http://www.ousd.org/acornwoodland
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 51

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 53