At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
16
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+28.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Whitethorn Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Whitethorn, California. The school enrolls 16 students. It is part of the Southern Humboldt Joint 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSouthern Humboldt Joint Unified
County6023
CityWhitethorn
ZIP95589
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063759006370
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment16
White70.4%
Hispanic / Latino14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native14.8%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
70.4%
Hispanic
14.8%
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.