At a glance
Reported students
607
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
334
John E White Elementary School: 607 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 629
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about John E White Elementary School
John E White Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Tucson. It is one of 90 current school records connected to Tucson Unified District (4403). NCES reports 607 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, close to the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.9%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (9.1%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John E White Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.96
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic83.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native9.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Tucson Unified District (4403)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roberts Naylor
Elementary · Grades PK–08
612 reported students
Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
563 reported students
Hollinger K-8 School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
542 reported students
Vesey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
673 reported students
Lineweaver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
Miller Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Public schools near John E White Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Grijalva Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 472 | 0.8 mi |
| Frances J Warren Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 208 | 1.4 mi |
| McCorkle PK-8 Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 1,048 | 1.6 mi |
| Lynn Urquides Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 419 | 2.1 mi |
| Miller Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 489 | 2.1 mi |
| La Paloma Academy-South Elementary · Charter · Arizona Community Development Corporation (79947) | KG–08 | 501 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John E White Elementary School
What grades does John E White Elementary School serve?
John E White Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Tucson Unified District (4403).
How many students attend John E White Elementary School?
John E White Elementary School reported 607 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 629 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John E White Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 607 students and 35.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John E White Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John E White Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Tucson Unified District (4403) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John E White Elementary School in?
John E White Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 90 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John E White Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Raul Grijalva Elementary School (0.8 mi), Frances J Warren Elementary School (1.4 mi), McCorkle PK-8 (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.