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#8589 of 9,539 schools in CA

Whited Elementary Charter

Elementary School · Rincon Valley Union Elementary · Santa Rosa, CA

A Rincon Valley Union Elementary charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4995 Sonoma Hwy., Santa Rosa, CA 95409

  • Math 36% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.1 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.4:1
District spending per student$18,851
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Whited Elementary Charter score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whited Elementary Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,677/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Rosa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,736

Median home value

$807,800

Median rent

$2,346/mo

College educated

49.6%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95409; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Binkley Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.8K–60.6 mi375Compare →
Sequoia ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–60.6 mi422Compare →
Madrone ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.2K–60.7 mi393Compare →
Austin Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–61.3 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rincon Valley Union Elementary

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 9
District spending per student
$18,851NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whited Elementary Charter is listed in Rincon Valley Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whited Elementary Charter

Whited Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Santa Rosa, CA, part of Rincon Valley Union Elementary, serving approximately 336 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,589 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whited Elementary Charter

What grades does Whited Elementary Charter serve?

Whited Elementary Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Whited Elementary Charter?

Whited Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whited Elementary Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Whited Elementary Charter is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whited Elementary Charter rank in CA?

Whited Elementary Charter ranks #8,589 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Whited Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Whited Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Whited Elementary Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whited Elementary Charter has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Whited Elementary Charter a charter school?

Yes, Whited Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Whited Elementary Charter a Title I school?

No, Whited Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whited Elementary Charter?

52.1% of students at Whited Elementary Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 95409)
25,960
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
52.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95409; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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