Enrollment
259
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whittier Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem is a mid-sized elementary school in Winfield, Kansas, enrolling 259 students.
At 13.6:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.5% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 259 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 287 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winfield spends $20,088 per pupil, 30% above the Kansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Irving Elem (234 students): Whittier Elem is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 9.8:1).
Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students) and Winfield Middle School (456 students) alongside Whittier 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 Whittier Elem compares
Whittier 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield, which includes Whittier Elem.
$20,088
Per student
+30%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Whittier Elem a good school?
Whittier Elem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 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.
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