R. D. White Elementary School serves 928 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 928 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 54%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
R. D. White Elementary School's student population of 928 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
928 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of R. D. White Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
83%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend R. D. White Elementary School?
928 students attend R. D. White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of R. D. White Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. D. White Elementary School?
R. D. White Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does R. D. White Elementary School offer ?
R. D. White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R. D. White Elementary School part of?
R. D. White Elementary School is part of Glendale Unified School District.
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Last Day of School - Minimum Day
June 07, 2023 (Wednesday)
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