Whittier Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kansas City, Missouri 64127 · Kansas City 33
#1052 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#45380 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Elementary
Whittier Elementary is a public elementary located in Kansas City, in the Kansas City 33 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 550 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 19.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1052nd of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 550.
There are 155 schools in Kansas City; Whittier Elementary ranks 112th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Whittier Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Whittier Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kipp Endeavor Academy
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
665 students · 1.3 km away
Garfield Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
531 students · 1.4 km away
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
363 students · 1.5 km away
Northeast Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students · 1.6 km away
Northeast High
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
732 students · 1.6 km away
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle
Kansas City · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
111 students · 1.8 km away
Guadalupe Centers Elementary
Kansas City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
801 students · 1.9 km away
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
386 students · 2.0 km away
Gladstone Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students · 2.1 km away
Guadalupe Centers High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
458 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Knob Noster Elem.
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550 students
South Elem.
Eldon · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
552 students
Southeast Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
Peine Ridge Elem.
Wentzville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
548 students
Ava Elem.
Ava · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Elementary a good school?
Whittier Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 19.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1052 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Whittier Elementary rank in Missouri?
Whittier Elementary ranks #1052 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #45380 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Elementary?
Whittier Elementary had 550 students in 2025.
Is Whittier Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whittier Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittier Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.