Serving 378 students in grades Kindergarten-5, George White Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: George White Elementary serves the west part of Laguna Niguel, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
George White Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
George White Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George White Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1428 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
56%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George White Elementary School's ranking?
George White Elementary School is ranked #1428 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are George White Elementary School often compared to?
George White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Malcom Elementary School, Moulton Elementary School, Hidden Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend George White Elementary School?
378 students attend George White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of George White Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George White Elementary School?
George White Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does George White Elementary School offer ?
George White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is George White Elementary School part of?
George White Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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