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#1704 of 2,221 schools in MO
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.
Elementary School · Knob Noster R-viii · Whiteman Afb, MO
A Knob Noster R-viii elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
120 HOUX DR, Whiteman Afb, MO 65305
- Math 64% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whiteman A.f.b. 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,250
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
38.5%
Homeownership
0.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knob Noster Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 512 | 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.
Knob Noster R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. is listed in KNOB NOSTER R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. is a public elementary school in Whiteman Afb, MO, part of Knob Noster R-viii, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,704 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.
What grades does Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. serve?
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.?
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. rank in MO?
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. ranks #1,704 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. a charter school?
No, Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. a Title I school?
No, Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.?
36.2% of students at Whiteman A.f.b. 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (660) 563-3028
- Area population (ZIP 65305)
- 3,660
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 65305; 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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