- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
White Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for White Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054001430
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054001430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
White Plains Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010054001430 · Anniston, AL Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 16.1:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
White Plains Elementary School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
White Plains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- This school
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- Alexandria Mid
Alexandria Middle School
503 students
What this shows White Plains Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains Elementary School compares
White Plains Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,117
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, White Plains Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexandria Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Saks Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wellborn Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Wellborn High School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about White Plains Elementary School
How many students attend White Plains Elementary School?
White Plains Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Plains Elementary School?
51.6% of students at White Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at White Plains Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains Elementary School?
White Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does White Plains Elementary School rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides White Plains Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.