Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary

772 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary, located at 720 Homestead Way in Woodland, California, is a public school serving students in the Woodland Joint Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future success, the school utilizes a range of instructional strategies designed to engage diverse learners and promote literacy and numeracy.

Beyond the classroom, Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, often functioning as a neighborhood hub that encourages parent and family involvement. The school prioritizes building a strong "school culture" where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and resilient. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative partnerships, the institution strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

772

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ramon S. Tafoya Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	73
Hispanic	415
Black	25
Asian	158
Two or More	88
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
415 (53.8%)
Asian
158 (20.5%)
Two or More
88 (11.4%)
White
73 (9.5%)
Black
25 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (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:	Woodland Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)666-4324
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	772
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	497
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	132

* 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 137

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 114