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Whitethorn Elementary
Elementary School · Southern Humboldt Joint Unified · Whitethorn, CA
A Southern Humboldt Joint Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
PO Box 28, Whitethorn, CA 95589
Academics
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2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 35% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Whitethorn Elementary 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average580/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,074
Median home value
$439,000
Median rent
$1,164/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95589; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Gulch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Casterlin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | Not available | 36 | Compare → |
| Osprey Learning Center (alternative)Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Redway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | K–6 | Not available | 271 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southern Humboldt Joint Unified
- Schools in district
- 8
- District spending per student
- $18,602NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitethorn Elementary is listed in Southern Humboldt Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitethorn Elementary
Whitethorn Elementary is a public elementary school in Whitethorn, CA, part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified, serving approximately 19 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitethorn Elementary
What grades does Whitethorn Elementary serve?
Whitethorn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Whitethorn Elementary?
Whitethorn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 19 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitethorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitethorn Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Whitethorn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitethorn Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Whitethorn Elementary a charter school?
No, Whitethorn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitethorn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Whitethorn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitethorn Elementary?
94.7% of students at Whitethorn Elementary 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
- 19
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Humboldt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 63.2%
- Phone
- (707) 986-7420
- Area population (ZIP 95589)
- 1,467
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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.
- 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.
- 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 95589; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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