WM A WHITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wm A White Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kansas City school district, located in Kansas City, KS with about 279 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Wm A White Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wm. A. White Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. As part of a diverse urban school district, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the surrounding community. It emphasizes the district’s core mission of preparing students for success by fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social-emotional development.

Like other institutions within the KCKPS system, Wm. A. White Elementary benefits from the district’s broader initiatives, which often include access to modern educational resources, literacy and math intervention programs, and community engagement efforts. The school serves as a neighborhood hub, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of its student population while working toward the district’s goals of equity, excellence, and college and career readiness. For the most current information regarding specific school programs, enrollment, or academic performance, families are encouraged to visit the official district website at [kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org).

For more information, contact Wm A White Elem at (913) 627-6250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.