White Plains Elementary

Summary:

White Plains Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Airy, North Carolina, serving 323 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Surry County Schools district.

White Plains Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 25% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past several years. The school excels in serving its Hispanic and low-income student populations, ranking among the top schools in the state for these subgroups. However, the school's performance for its white student population is relatively lower, suggesting an area for improvement. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school's resource allocation and staffing may contribute to its success, particularly in supporting its more disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, White Plains Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (72.76%) and a relatively high percentage of Hispanic students (21.98%), which is above the state average. The school's ability to effectively serve its diverse student body, including its commitment to equity and inclusion, is a notable strength. While the high percentage of low-income students may present unique challenges, White Plains Elementary has demonstrated a strong track record of academic achievement, outperforming the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 710 Cadle Ford Rd
       Mount Airy, NC  27030-8304


(336) 320-3434

District: Surry County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
725th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,986 Help


Students who attend White Plains Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    J Sam Gentry Middle
High:    North Surry High
    Surry Early College

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  323

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.8%
Hispanic:
25.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details White Plains Elementary ranks better than 51.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.8%), Hispanic (25.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Plains Elementary is 12.8. 5 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Plains Elementary is $10,986. 5 elementary schools in the Surry County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Plains Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks White Plains Elementary 725th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See White Plains Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Surry County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Surry County Schools 80th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Plains Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.73 395th 1276 69.0%
2007 66.23 418th 1293 67.7%
2008 75.46 265th 1324 80.0%
2009 70.31 387th 1354 71.4%
2010 79.71 203rd 1363 85.1%
2011 65.62 507th 1381 63.3%
2012 73.92 320th 1388 76.9%
2013 62.29 484th 1403 65.5%
2014 64.99 468th 1390 66.3%
2015 73.83 345th 1440 76.0%
2016 80.46 218th 1425 84.7%
2017 75.86 309th 1429 78.4%
2018 81.24 205th 1434 85.7%
2019 76.65 278th 1473 81.1%
2021 80.39 237th 1489 84.1%
2022 78.12 269th 1514 82.2%
2023 70.38 401st 1502 73.3%
2024 51.25 725th 1505 51.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.09 95th 1332 92.9%
2019 82.41 133rd 1361 90.2%
2021 83.88 106th 1329 92.0%
2022 82.70 115th 1366 91.6%
2023 72.22 285th 1437 80.2%
2024 55.34 597th 1450 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.20 428th 1405 69.5%
2019 68.12 422nd 1424 70.4%
2021 76.57 269th 1440 81.3%
2022 73.43 324th 1458 77.8%
2023 61.86 522nd 1459 64.2%
2024 50.25 711th 1455 51.1%
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Rank History for Male students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.15 120th 1413 91.5%
2019 81.82 194th 1430 86.4%
2021 80.01 233rd 1444 83.9%
2022 78.77 248th 1464 83.1%
2023 77.61 260th 1461 82.2%
2024 52.12 707th 1464 51.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.75 20th 865 97.7%
2021 97.49 15th 843 98.2%
2024 60.85 315th 951 66.9%
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Rank History for White students at White Plains Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.76 374th 1178 68.3%
2019 57.72 496th 1183 58.1%
2021 63.53 395th 1172 66.3%
2022 65.05 379th 1194 68.3%
2023 50.88 601st 1183 49.2%
2024 29.38 904th 1166 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

White Plains Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for White Plains Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1989 397 4 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1990 391 5 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 372 6 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 379 5 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1993 396 5 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1994 392 4 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1995 381 5 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 381 5 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 409 5 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 464 4 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1999 454 4 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 448 6 6 39 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 374 3 4 43 1 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 349 9 5 40 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2003 349 9 5 40 2 n/a n/a 0 405
2004 323 7 5 55 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 312 12 4 55 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 308 16 3 52 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2007 308 2 1 59 2 n/a n/a 14 386
2008 306 1 1 67 1 n/a n/a 12 388
2009 313 13 1 59 1 n/a n/a 0 387
2010 317 17 1 61 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2011 299 4 1 69 1 1 8 0 383
2012 292 4 2 68 1 1 5 0 373
2013 271 5 2 53 1 1 6 0 339
2014 284 5 2 39 1 1 8 0 340
2015 295 5 4 63 1 0 6 0 374
2016 263 0 0 69 1 0 4 0 337
2017 249 0 3 68 0 0 11 0 331
2018 233 2 3 69 0 0 11 0 318
2019 240 3 2 68 0 0 10 0 323
2020 218 2 2 68 0 0 19 0 309
2021 200 2 0 62 0 0 16 0 280
2022 224 2 0 67 0 0 12 0 305
2023 235 1 0 71 0 0 16 0 323
2024 232 1 0 81 0 0 9 0 323

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 White Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 29.0 13.5 18.8
1989 407 27.0 15.0 25.6
1990 400 27.0 14.8 25.5
1991 384 28.0 13.7 26.6
1992 398 28.0 14.2 17.6
1993 421 25.0 16.8 20.2
1994 417 25.0 16.7 21.6
1995 408 27.0 15.1 21.3
1996 408 27.0 15.1 21.3
1997 435 27.0 16.1 17
1998 489 30.0 16.3 17
1999 490 30.0 16.3 25.5
2000 500 30.0 16.7 29.6
2001 425 30.0 14.2 36.7
2002 405 21.0 19.3 49.4
2003 405 21.0 19.3 49.4
2004 392 21.0 18.7 54.8
2005 384 21.0 18.3 58.1
2006 380 21.0 18.1 40.5
2007 386 n/a n/a 61.3
2008 388 28.0 13.9 51.3
2009 387 27.7 14.0 54
2010 398 27.6 14.4 55.5
2011 383 27.2 14.0 58.7
2012 373 27.0 13.8 57.1
2013 339 24.0 14.1 63.1
2014 340 25.3 13.3 62.9
2015 374 26.0 14.3 65.2
2016 337 24.0 14.0 59.3
2017 331 23.6 14.0 58
2018 318 23.9 13.2 60.4
2019 323 24.2 13.3 56.7
2020 309 22.7 13.6 55
2021 280 21.7 12.8 45.4
2022 305 23.5 12.9 44.3
2023 323 22.9 14.0 61.6
2024 323 25.2 12.8 99.1

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 White Plains Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 394 29.0 13.5 18.8
1989 407 27.0 15.0 25.6
1990 400 27.0 14.8 25.5
1991 384 28.0 13.7 26.6
1992 398 28.0 14.2 17.6
1993 421 25.0 16.8 20.2
1994 417 25.0 16.7 21.6
1995 408 27.0 15.1 21.3
1996 408 27.0 15.1 21.3
1997 435 27.0 16.1 17
1998 489 30.0 16.3 17
1999 490 30.0 16.3 25.5
2000 500 30.0 16.7 29.6
2001 425 30.0 14.2 36.7
2002 405 21.0 19.3 49.4
2003 405 21.0 19.3 49.4
2004 392 21.0 18.7 54.8
2005 384 21.0 18.3 58.1
2006 380 21.0 18.1 40.5
2007 386 n/a n/a 61.3
2008 388 28.0 13.9 51.3
2009 387 27.7 14.0 54
2010 398 27.6 14.4 55.5
2011 383 27.2 14.0 58.7
2012 373 27.0 13.8 57.1
2013 339 24.0 14.1 63.1
2014 340 25.3 13.3 62.9
2015 374 26.0 14.3 65.2
2016 337 24.0 14.0 59.3
2017 331 23.6 14.0 58
2018 318 23.9 13.2 60.4
2019 323 24.2 13.3 56.7
2020 309 22.7 13.6 55
2021 280 21.7 12.8 45.4
2022 305 23.5 12.9 44.3
2023 323 22.9 14.0 61.6
2024 323 25.2 12.8 99.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White Plains Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,465 (13.3%) $9,521 (86.7%) $10,986

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Plains Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 278th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 401st of 1502 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Plains Elementary)77.151.9
 25.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.561.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (White Plains Elementary)7550
 25%
   3rd Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.747.9
 15.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Elementary)70.865.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)65.759.8
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (White Plains Elementary)61.575
 13.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)63.762.1
 1.6%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Elementary)78.181
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Surry County Schools)70.164.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (White Plains Elementary)60.957.1
 3.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Surry County Schools)60.453.3
 7.1%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (White Plains Elementary)84.478.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Surry County Schools)79.775.7
 4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students323323
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6871
 4.4%
Pacific Islander00
White240235
 2.1%
Two or More Races1016
 60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%61.6%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about White Plains Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 323 students attended White Plains Elementary.

Students who attend White Plains Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : J Sam Gentry Middle
High : North Surry High
High : Surry Early College

White Plains Elementary ranks 725th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at White Plains Elementary are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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