W A White Elementary School
Tel:
(620)341-2294
- W A White Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
Top Placements
W A White Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- W A White Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- W A White Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of W A White Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #415 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 5% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 48% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Emporia School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to W A White Elementary School is Emporia High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Emporia Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Walnut Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Emporia Walnut Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 313 students
0.9 miles
801 Grove Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2288 0.9 PK-5 313 - Emporia Logan Ave Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 317 students
1.2 miles
521 South East Street
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2264 1.2 PK-5 317 - Emporia Riverside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 464 students
1.3 miles
327 S West St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2276 1.3 PK-5 464 - Emporia Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
2.0 miles
2302 W 15th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2282 2.0 PK-5 466 - Emporia Emporia High School Grades: 9-12 | 1465 students
2.6 miles
3302 W 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
(620)341-2365 2.6 9-12 1465
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