Whited Elementary Charter

Charter School 348 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Whited Elementary Charter, located in the Bennett Valley area of Santa Rosa, serves students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As a dependent charter school within the Santa Rosa City Schools district, it emphasizes a strong academic foundation while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is known for its high level of parent involvement and a dedicated faculty that focuses on a well-rounded curriculum, often integrating enrichment programs to support student growth beyond traditional classroom instruction.

The campus culture at Whited is characterized by its emphasis on character development and a supportive learning environment. By maintaining a focus on core standards while leveraging the flexibility of its charter status, the school seeks to provide personalized attention to its diverse student body. Its location on Sonoma Highway places it in a quiet, suburban setting that serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, contributing to its reputation as a community-centered institution focused on preparing students for middle school success.

348

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whited Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	140
Black	8
Asian	32
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
140 (40.3 %)
White
134 (38.6 %)
Asian
32 (9.2 %)
Two or More
21 (6.1 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (2.9 %)
Black
8 (2.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rincon Valley Union Elementary
Phone:	(707)539-2400
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 53

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 60