- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, KS
Whittier Elem
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201305001212
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Whittier Elem held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201305001212 · Winfield, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 13.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield High (638 students)
Whittier Elem held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 16.4 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
- Winfield High
Winfield High
638 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
456 students
- This school
Whittier Elem
259 students
- Irving Elem 234
Irving Elem
234 students
- Lowell Elem 214
Lowell Elem
214 students
- Country View E 114
Country View Elem
114 students
What this shows Whittier Elem reports 259 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 4% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$21,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Whittier Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winfield reports $21,663 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowell Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country View Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elem
How many students attend Whittier Elem?
Whittier Elem has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, KS. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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?
44.5% 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 White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Winfield, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elem?
Whittier Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whittier Elem rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elem ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, 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 Winfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Winfield?
Besides Whittier Elem, Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students), Winfield Middle School (456 students), and Irving Elem (234 students). See the Winfield district page for the complete list.