R. D. White Elementary

948 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

R. D. White Elementary School, located in Glendale, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the Glendale Unified School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, character development, and creating a community-oriented atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

In addition to its core curriculum, R. D. White offers various programs designed to enrich the educational experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and a focus on essential 21st-century skills. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association and community involvement, which help sustain campus programs and support staff efforts. With a central location in Glendale, the school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond.

948

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

28.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. D. White Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	847
Hispanic	62
Black	7
Asian	27
Two or More	5

White
847 (89.3%)
Hispanic
62 (6.5%)
Asian
27 (2.8%)
Black
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
5 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)241-2164
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	948
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	28.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 160

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 150

Grade 3 173

Grade 4 162

Grade 5 161