Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, White Plains Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
White Plains Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
8%
32%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Plains Elementary School's ranking?
White Plains Elementary School is ranked #242 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are White Plains Elementary School often compared to?
White Plains Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont Elementary School, Oxford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend White Plains Elementary School?
518 students attend White Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of White Plains Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Elementary School?
White Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does White Plains Elementary School offer ?
White Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is White Plains Elementary School part of?
White Plains Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students/Graduation
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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