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#1275 of 1,294 schools in KS
White Elem
Elementary School · Wichita · Wichita, KS
A Wichita elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5148 S Kansas, Wichita, KS 67216
- Math 14% proficient (2025)
- Reading 28% proficient (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Elem score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where White Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,861/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,172
Median home value
$92,000
Median rent
$876/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
52.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul B Cooper ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Oaklawn ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Enterprise ElemEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 411 | Compare → |
| Anderson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 458 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wichita
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #81 of 86
- District spending per student
- $15,783NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Elem is listed in Wichita; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Elem
White Elem is a public elementary school in Wichita, KS, part of Wichita, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,275 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about White Elem
What grades does White Elem serve?
White Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White Elem?
White Elem has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at White Elem is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Elem rank in KS?
White Elem ranks #1,275 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is White Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
White Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at White Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Elem has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is White Elem a charter school?
No, White Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Elem a Title I school?
No, White Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Elem?
88.1% of students at White Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.8%
- Phone
- (316) 973-1250
- Area population (ZIP 67216)
- 22,529
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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