Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, D. H. White Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D. H. White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
D. H. White Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D. H. White Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D. H. White Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#4640 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
42%
55%
Black
4%
5%
White
38%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D. H. White Elementary School's ranking?
D. H. White Elementary School is ranked #4640 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend D. H. White Elementary School?
404 students attend D. H. White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of D. H. White Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D. H. White Elementary School?
D. H. White Elementary School has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does D. H. White Elementary School offer ?
D. H. White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is D. H. White Elementary School part of?
D. H. White Elementary School is part of River Delta Joint Unified School District.
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