White Plains Elementary School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/wk/

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

White Plains Elementary School, located at 5600 Alabama Hwy 9 in Anniston, Alabama, serves as a primary educational institution within the Calhoun County School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a strong academic foundation for students in their formative years. The campus is designed to encourage both intellectual development and personal growth, preparing young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Calhoun County school system, White Plains Elementary emphasizes community involvement and the integration of essential curriculum standards. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, updates on academic programs, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school strives to cultivate a positive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

530

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Plains Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	68
Black	29
Asian	3
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (77.4%)
Hispanic
68 (12.8%)
Black
29 (5.5%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-7700
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/wk/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 83