Emerson Elem vs Whittier Elem
Emerson Elem has a higher overall rating of 8.7/10 compared to 7.8/10. Whittier Elem is significantly larger with 473 students, about 2.6× the size of Emerson Elem (180). In math proficiency, Emerson Elem leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Emerson Elem
Kansas City, KS
8.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
180 students
Whittier Elem
Kansas City, KS
7.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
473 students
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| Metric | Emerson Elem | Whittier Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.7 / 10 | 7.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.0 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | 95.8% |
| Environment Score | 7.3 | 6.8 |
| State Rank | #90 of 1,295 | #295 of 1,295 |
| State Percentile | 93th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Emerson Elem | Whittier Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 30.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Emerson Elem | Whittier Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 180 | 473 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 89.4% | 95.8% |
| District | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| City | Kansas City | Kansas City |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Kansas City (66106) | Kansas City (66102) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,294 | $52,218 |
| Median Home Value | $154,500 | $105,000 |
| Median Rent | $944 | $1,020 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.7% | 11.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.0% | 23.4% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 23 min |