Enrollment
432
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Vista, CA
D. H. White Elementary
Federal NCES profile for D. H. White Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063311005128
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D. H. White Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rio Vista · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.2:1
- large classes for California
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
D. H. White Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D. H. White Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Vista, CA.
School address
District: River Delta Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063311005128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How D. H. White Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at D. H. White Elementary
D. H. White Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rio Vista, California, enrolling 432 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.2:1 is larger than about 98% of California schools and 54% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,270, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 864 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
River Delta Joint Unified also operates Rio Vista High (317 students) and Delta High (196 students) alongside D. H. White Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How D. H. White Elementary compares
D. H. White Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.2:1 | ▲ 54% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 18% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 98% in California - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
47.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
White 34.5%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, D. H. White Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for River Delta Joint Unified, which includes D. H. White Elementary.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 41.9%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How D. H. White Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Vista High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delta High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isleton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarksburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D. H. White Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about D. H. White Elementary
How many students attend D. H. White Elementary?
D. H. White Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D. H. White Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at D. H. White Elementary is 33.2:1, which is 54% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D. H. White Elementary?
45.5% of students at D. H. White Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D. H. White Elementary?
The largest demographic group at D. H. White Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 45.1% of enrollment, in Rio Vista, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D. H. White Elementary?
D. H. White Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D. H. White Elementary rank among public schools in Rio Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, D. H. White Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rio Vista on the city page.
Is D. H. White Elementary a good school?
D. H. White Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in River Delta Joint Unified?
Besides D. H. White Elementary, River Delta Joint Unified also operates Rio Vista High (317 students), Delta High (196 students), and Isleton Elementary (188 students). See the River Delta Joint Unified district page for the complete list.
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