- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Prairie, WI
Whittier Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Whittier Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550732000832
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whittier Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pleasant Prairie · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whittier Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI.
School address
District: Kenosha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550732000832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Whittier Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 550732000832 · Pleasant Prairie, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 16.4:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students)
Whittier Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Whittier Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indian Trail H
Indian Trail High School and Academy
1,902 students
- Bradford High
Bradford High
1,453 students
- Tremper High
Tremper High
1,417 students
- Mahone Middle
Mahone Middle
1,025 students
- Kenosha School
Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum
988 students
- This school 459
Whittier Elementary
459 students
What this shows Whittier Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whittier Elementary compares
Whittier Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Whittier Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kenosha School District reports $14,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whittier Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Trail High School and Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bradford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tremper High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahone Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenosha School of Technology Enhanced Curriculum | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whittier Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,453
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pleasant Prairie
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whittier Elementary
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Prairie, WI. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whittier Elementary?
32.2% of students at Whittier Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whittier Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Whittier Elementary is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Pleasant Prairie, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Pleasant Prairie?
By Resource Investment Index, Whittier Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pleasant Prairie, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kenosha School District?
Besides Whittier Elementary, Kenosha School District also operates Indian Trail High School and Academy (1,902 students), Bradford High (1,453 students), and Tremper High (1,417 students). See the Kenosha School District district page for the complete list.