WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM.

www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whiteman Air Force Base Elementary School is located on the grounds of Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster, Missouri. As part of the Knob Noster Public Schools district, the institution is uniquely positioned to serve the families of military personnel stationed at the base. Because of this specialized demographic, the school fosters a tight-knit community environment tailored to meet the specific academic and emotional needs of children from military families, including addressing the challenges associated with frequent relocations and deployments.

The school operates under the district’s broader mission to provide a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success in a global society. Through its partnership with the base, Whiteman Elementary benefits from a focused and supportive educational environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and character development. Parents and prospective students can find more detailed information regarding school policies, academic programs, and community resources on the official district website at [www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us](http://www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us).

580

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITEMAN A.F.B. ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	84
Black	37
Asian	9
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
388 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
84 (14.5 %)
Two or More
57 (9.8 %)
Black
37 (6.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	KNOB NOSTER R-VIII
Phone:	(660)563-3028
Website:	http://www.knobnoster.k12.mo.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	111

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 159

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 52