White Oaks Elementary

1901 White Oak Way
San Carlos, CA 94070

whiteoaks.scsdk8.org/

250 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

White Oaks Elementary School, located in the residential community of San Carlos, California, serves as a foundational K–3 primary school within the San Carlos School District. Known for its strong sense of community and focus on early childhood development, the school emphasizes a balanced academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. Its setting in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood contributes to an environment that prioritizes student well-being and a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.

Beyond traditional academics, White Oaks is highly regarded for its active parent engagement and collaborative school culture. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its daily programming, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the transition to upper elementary grades. With a commitment to modern educational practices and dedicated staff, the school consistently maintains a reputation for high academic standards and a nurturing campus life that encourages both personal growth and community involvement.

250

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Oaks Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	34
Asian	41
Two or More	50
Pacific Islander	1

White
124 (49.6%)
Two or More
50 (20.0%)
Asian
41 (16.4%)
Hispanic
34 (13.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Carlos Elementary
Phone:	(650)508-7317
Website:	http://whiteoaks.scsdk8.org/
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 61