- Enrollment
- 2,624
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, CA
R. D. White Elementary
Federal NCES profile for R. D. White Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061524001949
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R. D. White Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 14
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
R. D. White Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R. D. White Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA.
School address
District: Glendale Unified · California
NCES ID 061524001949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
R. D. White Elementary held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 061524001949 · Glendale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
948 enr · 26.3:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students)
R. D. White Elementary held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
R. D. White Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crescenta Vall
Crescenta Valley High
2,624 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
2,066 students
- Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover High
1,590 students
- Eleanor J. Tol
Eleanor J. Toll Middle
1,412 students
- Rosemont Middl
Rosemont Middle
1,221 students
- This school 948
R. D. White Elementary
948 students
What this shows R. D. White Elementary reports 948 students on the CCD universe file.
How R. D. White Elementary compares
R. D. White Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, R. D. White Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Glendale Unified reports $16,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R. D. White Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescenta Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor J. Toll Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R. D. White Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,412
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Keppel Elementary
Standard public school
955 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Edison Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 26:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
815 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
John Muir Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Balboa Elementary
Standard public school
799 students 25:1 students per teacher
Verdugo Woodlands Elementary
Standard public school
676 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~948 students)
Frequently asked questions about R. D. White Elementary
How many students attend R. D. White Elementary?
R. D. White Elementary has 948 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. D. White Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at R. D. White Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at R. D. White Elementary?
55.8% of students at R. D. White Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R. D. White Elementary?
The largest demographic group at R. D. White Elementary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Glendale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R. D. White Elementary?
R. D. White Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R. D. White Elementary rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, R. D. White Elementary ranks #9 of 14 elementary schools in Glendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendale Unified?
Besides R. D. White Elementary, Glendale Unified also operates Crescenta Valley High (2,624 students), Glendale High (2,066 students), and Herbert Hoover High (1,590 students). See the Glendale Unified district page for the complete list.