T. L. Whitehead Elementary

333 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

T. L. Whitehead Elementary School, located on W. S.wood Drive in Woodland, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Woodland Joint Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By prioritizing student engagement and providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term academic success while encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their community.

Beyond its academic focus, T. L. Whitehead Elementary strives to maintain a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local stakeholders. The school actively works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal integrity. By focusing on both the intellectual and character development of its pupils, the institution serves as a key contributor to the educational landscape of Woodland, providing foundational support during the critical early years of a child's development.

333

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for T. L. Whitehead Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	261
Black	8
Asian	18
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
261 (78.4 %)
White
33 (9.9 %)
Asian
18 (5.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.6 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Woodland Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)662-2824
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	333
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 63

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 37

Grade 6 48