- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, KS
Whittier Elem
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200795001714
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #8 of 25
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 85.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elem has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Whittier Elem held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 200795001714 · Kansas City, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 12:1 · 85.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
Whittier Elem held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.2 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 502
Whittier Elem
502 students
What this shows Whittier Elem reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elem compares
Whittier Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.8% | ▲ 101% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 101% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
African American 17.1%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Whittier Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Piper Creek Elementary
Standard public school
598 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Chelsea Elem
Standard public school
557 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Hazel Grove Elem
Standard public school
537 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Welborn Elem
Standard public school
504 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Frances Willard Elem
Standard public school
434 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem
How many students attend Whittier Elem?
Whittier Elem has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Whittier Elem?
85.8% of students at Whittier Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elem?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem?
Whittier Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Whittier Elem rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem ranks #8 of 25 elementary schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides Whittier Elem, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.