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Whale Gulch Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–8
Whitethorn, California · Leggett Valley Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students36
Student:Teacher18.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
Whale Gulch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
36
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
18.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Whale Gulch Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Whitethorn, California. The school enrolls 36 students. It is part of the Leggett Valley Unified district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictLeggett Valley Unified
County6045
CityWhitethorn
ZIP95589
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060966500669

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment36
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native70.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
29.3%
Black
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)