Whitethorn Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–6
16851 Briceland-Thorn Rd., Whitethorn, CA 95589 · (707) 986-7420 · Part of Southern Humboldt Joint Unified School District
Students
16
Students per teacher
8:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–6
What stands out about Whitethorn Elementary
- Small classes: 8:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 38.5% since 2020
- No state test scores published for this school yet
- Next stop for Benbow kids: 2 middle schools
On the path
Where Benbow kids come from and go next.
K–6Whitethorn ElementaryYou are here
82 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗
16851 Briceland-Thorn Rd., Whitethorn
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten4
Grade 11
Grade 23
Grade 31
Grade 42
Grade 52
Grade 63
Enrollment over time
26’20
20’21
27’22
19’23
16’24
Down 38.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 63%Hispanic 25%American Indian/Alaska Native 13%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts. The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.