Mt. Woodson Elementary

17427 Archie Moore Rd.
Ramona, CA 92065

368 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Mt. Woodson Elementary School, located in the rural community of Ramona, California, serves as a focal point for families in the surrounding area. Part of the Ramona Unified School District, the school is known for its relatively intimate, community-oriented campus that emphasizes foundational education for elementary-aged students. Its location on Archie Moore Road places it in a scenic, semi-rural setting, which often shapes the school’s unique character and fosters a close-knit atmosphere among staff, students, and parents.

Academically, Mt. Woodson focuses on core curriculum standards while striving to provide a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual and social development. The school typically benefits from the resources and oversight of the broader district while maintaining a localized approach to student needs. By prioritizing parent involvement and community engagement, the school aims to create a welcoming foundation for children as they navigate their early academic years in the heart of San Diego County’s inland valley.

368

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt. Woodson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	179
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	40

Hispanic
179 (48.6 %)
White
143 (38.9 %)
Two or More
40 (10.9 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Ramona City Unified
Phone:	(760)788-5120
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	368
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 59

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 56