Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John E White Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John E White Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John E White Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John E White Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
10%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
48%
Black
1%
6%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John E White Elementary School's ranking?
John E White Elementary School is ranked #1132 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John E White Elementary School often compared to?
John E White Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raul Grijalva Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John E White Elementary School?
627 students attend John E White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John E White Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John E White Elementary School?
John E White Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John E White Elementary School offer ?
John E White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John E White Elementary School part of?
John E White Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is John E White Elementary School located?
John E White Elementary School is located in the Garden City neighborhood of Tucson, AZ.
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