Lucille Whitehead Intermediate

119 North Reinway Ave.
Waterford, CA 95386

www.waterford.k12.ca.us

355 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Lucille Whitehead Intermediate School, located in Waterford, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Waterford Unified School District. As an intermediate school, it focuses on the developmental needs of upper-elementary and middle-grade students, providing a structured environment intended to bridge the gap between primary education and high school. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal responsibility, aiming to prepare its student body for the rigor of secondary education while maintaining a focus on community-oriented values.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Waterford Unified School District, which emphasizes student achievement, safety, and technological integration. By leveraging its resources and curriculum, Lucille Whitehead Intermediate strives to create an inclusive environment where students can explore their interests and build foundational skills. Families interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular activities, or current school policies can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us.

355

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	82
Hispanic	251
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
251 (70.7%)
White
82 (23.1%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Asian
7 (2.0%)
Two or More
5 (1.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Waterford Unified
Phone:	(209)874-1080
Website:	http://www.waterford.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	277
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 122

Grade 6 122

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	111
Grade 5	122
Grade 6	122

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lucille Whitehead Intermediate
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	175	49.3%
Male	180	50.7%

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