George White Elementary School
25422 Chapparosa Park Dr.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(949)249-3875
- George White Elementary School serves 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 37%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- George White Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
- George White Elementary School operates within the Capistrano Unified School District.
Top Placements (California)
George White Elementary School is Listed among the top public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading Language/Arts Proficiency Highest reading language/arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- George White Elementary School's student population of 616 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 616 students |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George White Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9595 schools in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George White Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 37% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 24:1 |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| White | 66% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
District Comparison
- The school district of George White Elementary School is Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 983 school districts in California (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Capistrano Unified School District's student population of 53,772 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $7,298 in this district is less than the state average of $11,049. The district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $7,425 is less than the state average of $11,340. The district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 63 | 4 |
| Number of Students Managed | 53,772 | 1,585 |
 | ||
| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 37% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
| District Total Revenue | $393 MM | $18 MM |
| District Spending | $399 MM | $18 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $7,298 | $11,049 |
| District Spending / Student | $7,425 | $11,340 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George White Elementary School is Junipero Serra High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bridges Community Day (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hidden Hills Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laguna Niguel Hidden Hills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 370 students
1.0 miles
25142 Hidden Hills Rd.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-0050 1.0 K-5 370 - San Juan Capistrano Junipero Serra High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
1.4 miles
31422 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)489-7216 1.4 9-12 165 - Laguna Niguel Crown Valley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 289 students
1.6 miles
29292 Crown Valley Pkwy.
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949)495-5115 1.6 K-5 289 - San Juan Capistrano South Coast Regional Occupational Program High School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
1.6 miles
31522 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)496-3118 1.6 10-12 n/a - San Juan Capistrano Bridges Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 13 students
1.7 miles
31576 El Camino Real
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)234-5302 1.7 7-12 13
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