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Elementary· 23 schools in district

Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology

3435 Don Pedro Rd., Ceres, CA 95307Ceres Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
411
Students
Total enrolled
$17,299
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 21% vs nat'l
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 23% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 411 students in grades KG–08 in Ceres, California.
21% above average funding
District spends $17,299 per pupil, 21% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology is a mid-sized elementary in Ceres, California, serving grades KG–08 with 411 students. The district invests $17,299 per student — 21% above the national average of $14,347, with a 19.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 51% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology

411
Total Students
19.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
51%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution220 male · 191 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility51%
National avg 52% · 211 students
Student Composition
12%
29%
55%
Asian12%
White29%
Hispanic / Latino55%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060813011487

Academic Outcomes at Whitmore Charter School of Art & Technology

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95307

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,299Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,299
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,611
Student Support$3,287
Administration$2,076
Operations$2,595
Other$1,730
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,299 spent per student, an estimated $7,663 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
74%
14%
State government
74.5%
Local (property tax)
14.4%
Federal programs
11.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,299/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lucas ElementaryVirginia Parks ElementaryM. Robert Adkison ElementarySinclear Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Cesar Chavez Junior HighMae Hensley Junior HighBlaker-Kinser Junior High
↓
High School
Central Valley HighCeres HighArgus High (Continuation)Whitmore Charter High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyStanislaus County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictCeres Unified →
Phone: (209)556-1610
NCES ID: 060813011487
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ceres seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Ceres Unified
High
Central Valley High
2,309 students · 09–12
● 49 opp83% FRL
High
Ceres High
1,777 students · 09–12
● 49 opp83% FRL
Mid
Cesar Chavez Junior High
662 students · 07–08
● 49 opp83% FRL
Elem
Lucas Elementary
653 students · KG–06
● 49 opp76% FRL
Mid
Mae Hensley Junior High
648 students · 07–08
● 49 opp87% FRL
Mid
Blaker-Kinser Junior High
644 students · 07–08
● 49 opp88% FRL
Elem
Virginia Parks Elementary
640 students · KG–06
● 39 opp76% FRL
Elem
M. Robert Adkison Elementary
614 students · KG–06
● 39 opp88% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3435 Don Pedro Rd., Ceres, CA 95307
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.