WHITTIER ELEMENTARY

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

351

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

156.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITTIER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	136
Black	119
Asian	61
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
136 (38.7 %)
Black
119 (33.9 %)
Asian
61 (17.4 %)
White
26 (7.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)

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 33
Phone:	(816)418-3850
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 47