Eric White Elementary

Eric White Elementary School is situated at 2001 Mitchell in Selma. The school serves grades K-6 and has an enrollment of 512 students. Its student–teacher ratio is 24:1. State testing indicates 29% math proficiency and 34% reading proficiency. The student body consists of 51% female and 49% male students. The campus is a welcoming and supportive environment for all students. We consistently update our facilities to meet the needs of our growing student body. Several entry points are managed to ensure that students arrive and depart in an orderly fashion. Students engage in group projects and hold meetings in designated areas. During lunch, students have access to shaded areas for comfort. We regularly inspect the playground equipment to ensure student safety. Trash cans are strategically placed throughout the campus to help maintain a clean environment. The price of homes in this neighborhood ranges from $310,000 to $480,000. Parents often say nice things about how well the teachers and families communicate with each other. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California. A lot of people choose to live in this area because of the good schools.

Eric White Elementary recently won a "Gold Level" PBIS award for its strong commitment to making the school a safe and very positive place to be. The school successfully held its annual Science and Engineering Fair, where students' projects showed a lot of creativity and critical thinking. The campus is also celebrating its new status as a Leader In Me school. This program helps students become great leaders in the future.

Q1. What is Eric White Elementary's policy for birthday parties?

Ans. Parents need to talk to teachers ahead of time, and they are encouraged to bring things other than food to the classroom to celebrate.

Q2. Is there a school nurse at Eric White Elementary?

Ans. A health professional is on hand every day to give students their medications and basic first aid for small injuries on the playground.

Q3. What do the emergency drills look like at Eric White Elementary?

Ans. The school does regular fire and safety drills to make sure that all students and staff are ready for any emergency.

Q4. Is there a transitional kindergarten class at Eric White Elementary?

Ans. The campus has a special program to help young students learn basic skills before they start regular kindergarten.

Q5. Does Eric White Elementary have music classes?

Ans. Students take vocal or instrumental music lessons once a week to improve their artistic skills and learn to love the arts.