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Woodland Star Charter

11700 Dunbar Rd., Glen Ellen, CA 95442 · (707) 996-3849 · Sonoma County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL244 STUDENTS
Enrollment
244
Elementary
STATE 465
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
11 FTE teachers
STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
85 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Kindergarten4518%
Grade 1219%
Grade 22510%
Grade 32711%
Grade 42811%
Grade 52611%
Grade 62711%
Grade 72510%
Grade 8208%

This year's kindergarten class (45) is 125% larger than its 8th grade class (20).

Student demographics
57%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
White
13857%
STATE 20% · US 43%
Hispanic
7531%
STATE 56% · US 30%
Black
10%
STATE 5% · US 15%
Asian
42%
STATE 12% · US 6%
Two+
2410%
STATE 6% · US 5%
Native American
10%
STATE 0% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12551%
Female
11848%

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SchoolStudentsLow-incomeProficient
Woodland Star Charter this school24434.8%N/A
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26135.2%74.2%
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22733.9%N/A
River Oak Charter
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21529.8%63.1%
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21430.4%43.2%
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Woodland Star Charter ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn CaliforniaIn Sonoma County
Enrollment
ranked largest first
244#5,151 of 5,915#74 of 105
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
22.2:1#2,316 of 5,352#45 of 76
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
57.2%#2,101 of 5,354#31 of 76
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
34.8%#4,572 of 5,625#65 of 89
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
244
0 (0%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.2:1
was 22.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-252441122.2:135% (85)
2023-242171021.7:138% (82)
2022-232201022.0:140% (89)
2020-212441122.2:134% (83)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Woodland Star Charter.

About Woodland Star Charter

Woodland Star Charter, located in Glen Ellen, California, is a small elementary school. Total enrollment is 244 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 8. Elementary schools in California have about 465 students on average; enrollment here is 48% lower.

For district matters, Woodland Star Charter falls under Woodland Star Charter District.

More than half of the students at Woodland Star Charter are White (57%). Beyond that, enrollment is 31% Hispanic and 10% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 57%.

Woodland Star Charter has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 22.2:1. The 22.3:1 average for elementary schools in California is close to this figure. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 35% at Woodland Star Charter. The gap from the 51% average for public schools in Sonoma County is 16 points.

In Sonoma County, home to about 485,040 people, median household income comes to about $104,674, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 39%, and about 5% of people live in poverty. Sonoma County's 184 public schools enroll about 63,389 students and include Woodland Star Charter.

Kenwood Elementary is about 2.5 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of Woodland Star Charter, there are 2 other public schools.

The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Rural: Fringe: in rural territory close to an urban area. Woodland Star Charter holds a charter, making it a public charter school.

Federal data show 244 students in 2020-21 and 244 in 2024-25, a difference of under 3%.

The Woodland Star Charter discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.

Sonoma County at a glance

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Population
485,040
Census ACS
Median income
$104,674
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
184
63,389 students

Quick facts

School name
Woodland Star Charter
District
Woodland Star Charter District
Address
11700 Dunbar Rd., Glen Ellen, CA 95442
Phone
(707) 996-3849
County
Sonoma County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
244
Teachers (FTE)
11
Student–teacher ratio
22.2:1
Free and reduced lunch
85 (35%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
060197211484
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Woodland Star Charter
What is the total enrollment at Woodland Star Charter?
Woodland Star Charter enrolls approximately 244 students in grades KG-08.
Is Woodland Star Charter an elementary, middle, or high school?
Woodland Star Charter is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Woodland Star Charter have?
Woodland Star Charter employs 11 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Woodland Star Charter?
Student demographics at Woodland Star Charter are roughly 57% White, 31% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Woodland Star Charter in?
Woodland Star Charter is part of Woodland Star Charter District.
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