R. D. White Elementary School
Tel:
(818) 241-2164
- R. D. White Elementary School serves 929 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- R. D. White Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
R. D. White Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- R. D. White Elementary School's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 929 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- R. D. White Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of R. D. White Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2303 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 29:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glendale Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to R. D. White Elementary School is Daily (allan F.) High (Continuation School) (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Woodrow Wilson Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glendale Woodrow Wilson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,267 student
0.4 miles
1221 Monterey Rd.
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 244-8145 0.4 6-8 1,267 - Glendale Daily (allan F.) High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 158 students
0.5 miles
220 N. Kenwood
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 247-4805 0.5 9-12 158 - Glendale John Marshall Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 484 students
0.7 miles
1201 E. Brd.way
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 242-6834 0.7 K-5 484 - Glendale Columbus Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 577 students
0.9 miles
425 W. Milford St.
Glendale, CA 91203
(818) 242-7722 0.9 K-5 577 - Glendale Glendale High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,228 students
1.0 miles
1440 E. Brd.way
Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 242-3161 1.0 9-12 2,228
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