Serving 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 502 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Whittier Elementary serves the southeast part of Kansas City, KS, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whittier Elementary School's student population of 502 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
502 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whittier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whittier Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#906 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
Whittier Elementary School is ranked #906 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
502 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Whittier Elementary School located?
Whittier Elementary School is located in the Riverview neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 5 other public schools located in Riverview.
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