Serving 772 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ramon S. Tafoya 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary serves the southeast part of Woodland, CA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 69.6 square miles. Families within this zone are typically a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with distances to the zone's furthest edge reaching up to 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School's student population of 772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
772 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We are College-Bound.
School Rankings
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6768 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
54%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
10%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School's ranking?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School is ranked #6768 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School often compared to?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Lake Elementary School, Woodland Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School?
772 students attend Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School offer ?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School part of?
Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary School is part of Woodland Joint Unified School District.
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