Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary

784 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary, located at 720 Homestead Way in Woodland, California, is a public school serving students in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school utilizes a range of instructional strategies designed to engage diverse learners and promote literacy and numeracy.

Beyond the classroom, Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often functioning as a neighborhood hub that encourages parent and family involvement. The school prioritizes building a strong "school culture" where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and resilient. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative partnerships, the institution strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

784

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	442
Black	19
Asian	140
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
442 (56.4 %)
Asian
140 (17.9 %)
White
116 (14.8 %)
Two or More
52 (6.6 %)
Black
19 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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)666-4324
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	784
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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 119

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 115