B+
Whale Gulch Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–8
76811 Usal Rd., Whitethorn, CA 95589 · (707) 986-7131 · Part of Leggett Valley Unified School District
Students
36
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
Rural
Grades
K–8
What stands out about Whale Gulch Elementary
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 21 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 16.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency10%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts69.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
Directions ↗
76811 Usal Rd., Whitethorn
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten6
Grade 12
Grade 24
Grade 33
Grade 43
Grade 54
Grade 63
Grade 77
Grade 84
Enrollment over time
31’20
29’21
33’22
38’23
36’24
Up 16.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 50%Hispanic 36%Two or more races 14%
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 via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.