- Enrollment
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emporia, KS
W a White Elem
Federal NCES profile for W a White Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200594000224
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a White Elem earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Emporia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W a White Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W a White Elem ranks #2 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
W a White Elem grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 200594000224 · Emporia, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · 74.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Emporia High (1,494 students)
W a White Elem grew from 219 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+11.4%). Teacher FTE held 19.3 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
W a White Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Emporia High
Emporia High
1,494 students
- Emporia Middle
Emporia Middle School
843 students
- Village Elem 401
Village Elem
401 students
- Riverside Elem 385
Riverside Elementary
385 students
- Timmerman Elem 370
Timmerman Elementary
370 students
- This school 248
W a White Elem
248 students
What this shows W a White Elem reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How W a White Elem compares
W a White Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.0% | ▲ 73% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Kansas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 41.5%
Two or More 12.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, W a White Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emporia reports $15,701 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W a White Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emporia High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emporia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timmerman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a White Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Emporia
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Village Elem
Standard public school
401 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
385 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Timmerman Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Walnut Elem
Standard public school
312 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Logan Ave Elem
Standard public school
208 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about W a White Elem
How many students attend W a White Elem?
W a White Elem has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emporia, KS. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a White Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at W a White Elem is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W a White Elem?
74.0% of students at W a White Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W a White Elem?
The largest demographic group at W a White Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Emporia, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a White Elem?
W a White Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W a White Elem rank among schools in Emporia?
By Resource Investment Index, W a White Elem ranks #2 of 6 schools in Emporia, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Emporia on the city page.
What other schools are in Emporia?
Besides W a White Elem, Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students), Emporia Middle School (843 students), and Village Elem (401 students). See the Emporia district page for the complete list.