Whittier Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Whittier Elementary School serves 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
30%
7%
White
56%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Whittier Elementary School?
240 students attend Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Whittier Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whittier Elementary School?
Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whittier Elementary School offer ?
Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Whittier Elementary School part of?
Whittier Elementary School is part of Coffeyville School District.

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