Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Whitson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitson Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Whitson Elementary School?
434 students attend Whitson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Whitson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitson Elementary School?
Whitson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitson Elementary School offer ?
Whitson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 434 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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