White Plains Elementary School ranked #170 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #12 in 2012 but remaining in the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 45–49%, reading proficiency 65–69%, and science proficiency 55–59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of approximately 30% for math, 47% for reading, and 38% for science in recent years.
Enrollment grew from 518 students in 2022 to 551 in 2023; minority enrollment was about 21%, and students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 32% in 2022 to 52% in 2023.
The school served grades PK–4 with 551 students and 32 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, among the lowest in the state and contributing to its high ranking in student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, maintaining 95% from 2013 through 2023 compared to the state rate near 88%, reflecting sustained academic success at this Calhoun County school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: White Plains Elementary School serves the eastern part of Anniston, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 100.8 square miles. Families in this area can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.8 miles away.
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
White Plains Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
White Plains Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Plains Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
White
77%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 23-year historical data
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 #170 out of 1,275 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend White Plains Elementary School?
530 students attend White Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of White Plains Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White Plains Elementary School?
White Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does White Plains Elementary School offer ?
White Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is White Plains Elementary School part of?
White Plains Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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