Woodland Star Charter

Woodland Star Charter is a primary school of modestly sized scale in Glen Ellen, California, one of the schools within Woodland Star Charter District, caters to 244 students in grades K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 465 students per school, that is 48% leaner than typical.

Operationally, Woodland Star Charter answers to Woodland Star Charter District, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

Demographically, Woodland Star Charter shows that the largest single group is White, at 57% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school lists 31% Hispanic, 10% multiracial.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Woodland Star Charter has 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 22.2:1. The state averages about 22.3:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. About 35% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Sonoma County runs at roughly 51%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, Sonoma County reports that the typical household earns roughly $104,674 per year, about 39% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Woodland Star Charter is one of 184 public schools in Sonoma County (combined enrollment of about 63,389 students).

The closest other public school is Kenwood Elementary, roughly 2.5 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Woodland Star Charter.

The campus sits in a countryside setting. As a public charter, Woodland Star Charter runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

In the discussion threads here, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.