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#5931 of 9,539 schools in CA
Eric White Elementary
Elementary School · Selma Unified · Selma, CA
A Selma Unified elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Mitchell, Selma, CA 93662
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eric White Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eric White Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,242/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,735
Median home value
$297,800
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93662; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Garfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Theodore Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Andrew Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Selma Unified
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #5 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,745NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eric White Elementary is listed in Selma Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eric White Elementary
Eric White Elementary is a public elementary school in Selma, CA, part of Selma Unified, serving approximately 638 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,931 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eric White Elementary
What grades does Eric White Elementary serve?
Eric White Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Eric White Elementary?
Eric White Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eric White Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eric White Elementary is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eric White Elementary rank in CA?
Eric White Elementary ranks #5,931 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eric White Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Eric White Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eric White Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eric White Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Eric White Elementary a charter school?
No, Eric White Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eric White Elementary a Title I school?
No, Eric White Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eric White Elementary?
96.7% of students at Eric White Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.9%
- Phone
- (559) 898-6650
- Area population (ZIP 93662)
- 29,499
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93662; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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