Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6, T. L. Whitehead Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. L. Whitehead Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of T. L. Whitehead Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are T. L. Whitehead Elementary School often compared to?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dingle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend T. L. Whitehead Elementary School?
327 students attend T. L. Whitehead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of T. L. Whitehead Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. L. Whitehead Elementary School?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does T. L. Whitehead Elementary School offer ?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is T. L. Whitehead Elementary School part of?
T. L. Whitehead Elementary School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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