D. H. White Elementary

Summary:

D. H. White Elementary is a public elementary school in Rio Vista, California, serving 404 students in grades K-6 and part of the River Delta Joint Unified School District.

While D. H. White Elementary is part of the same district as Walnut Grove Elementary and Isleton Elementary, its performance lags significantly behind these schools. D. H. White Elementary has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, with 46.4% of students chronically absent in 2021-2022, compared to 38.3% at Walnut Grove and 24.4% at Isleton. Additionally, the school's test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages, with only 19.27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 27.12% for the district and 47.04% for the state.

D. H. White Elementary also struggles to support its subgroups, particularly Hispanic students and English Language Learners, who rank in the bottom 10% of California elementary schools. The school serves a predominantly low-income community, with 58.42% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which likely contributes to the challenges the school faces. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, increasing student engagement, and providing targeted support for the school's most vulnerable students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 500 Elm Way
       Rio Vista, CA  94571-1304


(707) 374-5335

District: River Delta Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5086th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,823 Help


Students who attend D. H. White Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Riverview Middle
High:    Rio Vista High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.2 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.5%
White:
36.5%
Two or more races:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details D. H. White Elementary ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the River Delta Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details D. H. White Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the River Delta Joint Unified School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.5%), White (36.5%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the River Delta Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at D. H. White Elementary is 21.2. 2 elementary schools in the River Delta Joint Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare D. H. White Elementary employs 20.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at D. H. White Elementary is $7,823, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the River Delta Joint Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

D. H. White Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks D. H. White Elementary 5086th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See D. H. White Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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River Delta Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks River Delta Joint Unified 1214th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for D. H. White Elementary

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Rank History for all students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.18 2250th 4809 53.2%
2005 45.24 2431st 4822 49.6%
2006 66.51 1487th 4818 69.1%
2007 52.10 2201st 5113 57.0%
2008 39.90 2950th 5113 42.3%
2009 71.11 1391st 5193 73.2%
2010 48.81 2632nd 5314 50.5%
2011 49.86 2607th 5377 51.5%
2012 41.18 3194th 5390 40.7%
2013 47.46 2829th 5530 48.8%
2015 58.08 2028th 5611 63.9%
2016 35.26 3390th 5614 39.6%
2017 33.09 3594th 5692 36.9%
2018 34.91 3475th 5662 38.6%
2019 33.12 3681st 5789 36.4%
2022 43.26 2893rd 5883 50.8%
2023 38.05 3279th 5874 44.2%
2024 17.23 5086th 5862 13.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 2301st 3246 29.1%
2024 24.10 2890th 3160 8.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.09 3846th 5084 24.4%
2019 25.90 4169th 5173 19.4%
2022 54.43 2007th 5264 61.9%
2023 43.74 2785th 5374 48.2%
2024 18.74 4883rd 5511 11.4%
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Rank History for Female students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.92 3832nd 5413 29.2%
2019 35.91 3348th 5492 39.0%
2022 42.55 2839th 5635 49.6%
2023 45.19 2689th 5617 52.1%
2024 18.07 4870th 5605 13.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 60.45 718th 2585 72.2%
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Rank History for Male students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.02 2915th 5431 46.3%
2019 32.42 3589th 5510 34.9%
2022 43.85 2779th 5663 50.9%
2023 32.88 3554th 5650 37.1%
2024 18.64 4843rd 5636 14.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.64 2954th 4830 38.8%
2019 33.67 3416th 4963 31.2%
2022 33.70 3400th 5084 33.1%
2023 31.94 3556th 5098 30.2%
2024 17.89 4599th 5102 9.9%
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Rank History for White students at D. H. White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.91 2428th 2737 11.3%
2019 12.56 2562nd 2834 9.6%
2022 31.12 1982nd 2726 27.3%
2023 21.41 2181st 2662 18.1%
2024 10.52 2436th 2647 8.0%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

D. H. White Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for D. H. White Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 202 1 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1989 192 1 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1990 219 0 2 59 3 n/a n/a 0 283
1991 268 0 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 308 0 4 57 3 n/a n/a 0 372
1993 345 0 4 70 2 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 264 4 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 264 3 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1996 264 3 5 59 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1997 219 3 7 63 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 196 1 10 76 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1999 191 3 8 78 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2000 193 1 6 74 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2001 259 3 10 83 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2002 273 5 10 85 3 n/a n/a 2 378
2003 273 5 10 85 3 n/a n/a 2 378
2004 265 6 5 85 6 n/a n/a 15 382
2005 262 7 8 89 6 n/a n/a 22 394
2006 243 6 5 87 5 n/a n/a 26 372
2007 251 4 10 112 4 n/a n/a 26 407
2008 235 8 11 104 2 n/a n/a 0 360
2009 223 6 8 104 1 2 29 0 373
2010 224 8 7 116 0 1 20 0 376
2011 132 2 6 87 0 1 3 0 231
2012 296 6 5 146 1 0 16 0 470
2013 254 4 7 133 0 1 15 0 414
2014 225 7 8 132 1 1 25 0 399
2015 200 8 9 160 1 1 30 0 409
2016 180 9 8 149 2 0 24 0 372
2017 170 11 8 142 5 0 23 0 359
2018 168 9 7 137 6 3 25 0 355
2019 152 9 6 143 4 0 34 0 348
2020 154 14 6 136 4 3 30 0 347
2021 156 18 6 152 2 4 42 0 380
2022 147 18 4 164 3 1 51 0 388
2023 152 16 8 170 3 6 49 0 404
2024 156 16 8 190 5 6 46 0 427

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at D. H. White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 10.0 24.1 n/a
1989 232 9.5 24.4 n/a
1990 283 11.0 25.7 n/a
1991 297 13.0 22.8 n/a
1992 372 13.2 28.1 42.2
1993 421 19.0 22.2 28.5
1994 323 15.0 21.5 32.2
1995 331 15.0 22.1 35.3
1996 331 15.0 22.1 35.3
1997 292 16.0 18.3 37.7
1998 283 16.5 17.2 41
1999 280 16.3 17.2 38.6
2000 276 15.5 17.8 38.4
2001 358 21.0 17.0 33
2002 378 20.0 18.9 23.4
2003 378 20.0 18.9 23.4
2004 382 20.0 19.1 29.7
2005 394 20.0 19.7 28.2
2006 372 18.0 20.7 0
2007 407 21.0 19.4 38.1
2008 360 23.6 15.3 47.8
2009 373 21.6 16.5 41.8
2010 376 19.6 19.1 43.4
2011 231 n/a n/a 98.7
2012 470 23.2 20.2 99.4
2013 414 21.2 19.5 44.7
2014 399 19.0 21.0 40.4
2015 409 18.0 22.7 46.5
2016 372 17.0 21.8 57.3
2017 359 12.0 29.9 50.1
2018 355 17.0 20.8 56.3
2019 348 16.0 21.7 58.9
2020 347 n/a n/a 57.1
2021 380 19.0 20.0 49.7
2022 388 18.0 21.5 42.8
2023 404 13.0 30.9 58.4
2024 427 20.1 21.2 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio D. H. White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 241 10.0 24.1 n/a
1989 232 9.5 24.4 n/a
1990 283 11.0 25.7 n/a
1991 297 13.0 22.8 n/a
1992 372 13.2 28.1 42.2
1993 421 19.0 22.2 28.5
1994 323 15.0 21.5 32.2
1995 331 15.0 22.1 35.3
1996 331 15.0 22.1 35.3
1997 292 16.0 18.3 37.7
1998 283 16.5 17.2 41
1999 280 16.3 17.2 38.6
2000 276 15.5 17.8 38.4
2001 358 21.0 17.0 33
2002 378 20.0 18.9 23.4
2003 378 20.0 18.9 23.4
2004 382 20.0 19.1 29.7
2005 394 20.0 19.7 28.2
2006 372 18.0 20.7 0
2007 407 21.0 19.4 38.1
2008 360 23.6 15.3 47.8
2009 373 21.6 16.5 41.8
2010 376 19.6 19.1 43.4
2011 231 n/a n/a 98.7
2012 470 23.2 20.2 99.4
2013 414 21.2 19.5 44.7
2014 399 19.0 21.0 40.4
2015 409 18.0 22.7 46.5
2016 372 17.0 21.8 57.3
2017 359 12.0 29.9 50.1
2018 355 17.0 20.8 56.3
2019 348 16.0 21.7 58.9
2020 347 n/a n/a 57.1
2021 380 19.0 20.0 49.7
2022 388 18.0 21.5 42.8
2023 404 13.0 30.9 58.4
2024 427 20.1 21.2 73.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

D. H. White Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201292.0%5.0%0.0%3.0%95.0%95.0%94.0%94.0%95.0%
201390.0%7.0%0.0%3.0%90.0%91.0%93.0%90.0%90.0%
201481.0%4.0%0.0%16.0%86.0%95.0%93.0%81.0%84.0%
201588.0%6.0%0.0%6.0%92.0%94.0%94.0%88.0%91.0%
201693.0%0.0%0.0%7.0%93.0%95.0%98.0%93.0%95.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201992.0%0.0%8.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%92.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for D. H. White Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,823

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on D. H. White Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3681st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3279th of 5874 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (D. H. White Elementary)3438.3
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Delta Joint Unified)42.631.4
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (D. H. White Elementary)36.231.9
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (River Delta Joint Unified)44.924.8
 20.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (D. H. White Elementary)44.132.6
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Delta Joint Unified)50.431.4
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (D. H. White Elementary)32.435.7
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (River Delta Joint Unified)44.432.7
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (D. H. White Elementary)35.640.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (River Delta Joint Unified)44.439.2
 5.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (D. H. White Elementary)35.614.3
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (River Delta Joint Unified)42.621.6
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (D. H. White Elementary)23.323.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (River Delta Joint Unified)24.124.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students348404
 16.1%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic143170
 18.9%
Pacific Islander06
White152152
Two or More Races3449
 44.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.9%58.4%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about D. H. White Elementary

D. H. White Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.2% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend D. H. White Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverview Middle
High : Rio Vista High

Students at D. H. White Elementary are 44% Hispanic, 37% White, 11% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 427 students attended D. H. White Elementary.


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