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Whittier Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–6
1012 Bales, Kansas City, MO 64127 · (816) 418-3850 · Part of Kansas City 33 School District
Students
550
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–6
What stands out about Whittier Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 24 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 51.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency11%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 45.2%
Location
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1012 Bales, Kansas City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K191
Kindergarten43
Grade 154
Grade 242
Grade 363
Grade 458
Grade 548
Grade 651
Enrollment over time
362’20
346’21
351’22
528’23
550’24
Up 51.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 43%Black 41%Asian 10%White 5%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.