Very Good
#478 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 37% in state
Whittier Elem
Elementary School · Winfield · Winfield, KS
A Winfield elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1400 Mound, Winfield, KS 67156
- Math 39% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whittier Elem score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Whittier 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winfield), 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
$58,299
Median home value
$137,700
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Country View ElemEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 135 | 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.
Winfield
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,915NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whittier Elem is listed in Winfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem is a public elementary school in Winfield, KS, part of Winfield, serving approximately 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whittier Elem
What grades does Whittier Elem serve?
Whittier Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Whittier Elem?
Whittier Elem has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elem is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whittier Elem rank in KS?
Whittier Elem ranks #478 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Whittier Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Whittier Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Whittier Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whittier Elem has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whittier Elem a charter school?
No, Whittier Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whittier Elem a Title I school?
No, Whittier Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whittier Elem?
52.5% of students at Whittier 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cowley County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (620) 221-5150
- Area population (ZIP 67156)
- 14,183
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 67156; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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