Whitson Elem
Public
Elementary Grades PK–5
Part of Topeka Public Schools
1725 SW Arnold Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 · (785) 438-4570
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Academic performance
Math proficiency32%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 35.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
416Students enrolled
13:1Student–teacher ratio
64%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K14
Kindergarten59
Grade 162
Grade 271
Grade 373
Grade 471
Grade 566
Students
White · 50%207
Hispanic · 30%126
Two or more races · 12%48
Black · 7%31
Asian · 1%4
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
381’20
392’21
450’22
434’23
416’24
Location
1725 SW Arnold Ave Topeka
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.