WHITTIER ELEM.
WHITTIER ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KANSAS CITY 33 school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 460 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 31 teachers, WHITTIER ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Whittier Elementary School is located at 1012 Bales Avenue in the historic Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. It operates as part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district and serves a diverse student population, reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the surrounding urban community. The school is situated in a residential area, placing it at the center of a neighborhood that has historically been a gateway for families moving to the city.
Academically, Whittier Elementary focuses on providing foundational education with a commitment to supporting student growth in a structured environment. Like many schools within the Kansas City Public Schools system, Whittier emphasizes the importance of community partnerships, social-emotional learning, and academic readiness to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. The school building itself is a landmark of the area, serving as a long-standing educational anchor for generations of local families.
For more information, contact WHITTIER ELEM. at (816) 418-3850 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KANSAS CITY, MO 64127-1529
(816) 418-3850
WHITTIER ELEM. is a public Title I school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 460 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- KANSAS CITY 33
- Total Students:
- 460
- Teachers:
- 31.57
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 460 students
- Black or African American
- 40.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.4%
- White
- 11.7%
- Asian
- 9.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.