Wm A White Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)12%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)43%
20%
Black
(19-20)31%
7%
White
(19-20)6%
64%
Hawaiian
(19-20)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
65%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Wm A White Elementary School?
268 students attend Wm A White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wm A White Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Wm A White Elementary School offer ?
Wm A White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wm A White Elementary School part of?
Wm A White Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
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