Whittier Elem

www.kckps.org

480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary School is a public school located in Kansas City, Kansas, serving students within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) district. Situated at 295 S 10th Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, operating under a district-wide mission focused on preparing students for success in a diverse and rapidly changing world. As part of the KCKPS system, the school follows the district’s comprehensive educational standards, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to ensure students are ready for middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Whittier reflects the district's commitment to inclusivity and academic growth for its diverse student body. By utilizing the resources of the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools network, Whittier provides students with access to structured curriculum, instructional support, and various extracurricular opportunities designed to foster both intellectual and personal development. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or current school initiatives, the district’s website at [http://www.kckps.org](http://www.kckps.org) serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and community resources.

480

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	368
Black	58
Asian	10
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
368 (76.7 %)
Black
58 (12.1 %)
White
25 (5.2 %)
Two or More
16 (3.3 %)
Asian
10 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kansas City
Phone:	(913)627-6400
Website:	http://www.kckps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	450
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 77