Enrollment
248
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W a White Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W a White Elem
W a White Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Emporia, Kansas, enrolling 248 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.0% of students qualify for free meals, 73% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (42%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Emporia's public schools, it stands alongside Village Elem (401 students): W a White Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 15.4:1).
Emporia also operates Emporia High (1,494 students) and Emporia Middle School (843 students) alongside W a White Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W a White Elem compares
W a White Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emporia, which includes W a White Elem.
$15,415
Per student
0%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 64.8%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W a White Elem a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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