Woodside Elementary

www.woodsideschool.us

371 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Woodside Elementary School, located in the affluent town of Woodside, California, serves as the heart of the Woodside Elementary School District. As a TK–8 institution, it is known for providing a high-quality, comprehensive education that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. The school benefits from a tight-knit, supportive community and a strong partnership with the Woodside School Foundation, which helps fund enrichment programs, technology, and smaller class sizes that might not otherwise be available in a public school setting.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for rigorous high school environments, often focusing on a blend of traditional academics and modern, project-based learning. Given its location in the heart of Silicon Valley, the school places a significant emphasis on STEM education and innovation. With a picturesque campus environment and a commitment to fostering a "whole child" approach, Woodside Elementary prides itself on maintaining high performance standards while encouraging students to engage in athletics, the arts, and community service.

371

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	69
Black	5
Asian	20
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
230 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
69 (18.6 %)
Two or More
46 (12.4 %)
Asian
20 (5.4 %)
Black
5 (1.3 %)
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:	Woodside Elementary
Phone:	(650)851-1571
Website:	http://www.woodsideschool.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 62

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 49