W A White Elementary

Summary:

W A White Elementary is a public elementary school in Emporia, Kansas, serving 219 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Emporia school district, which is ranked 223 out of 266 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

W A White Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 372 and 602 out of around 650-670 schools. The school has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time. The school struggles with low test scores, underperforming the Emporia district and the state of Kansas in the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. W A White also struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools for female, male, and white student performance, though it performs better for Hispanic students.

Nearby Timmerman Elementary and Village Elementary schools significantly outperform W A White Elementary in terms of test scores and have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher spending per student. However, W A White's low student-teacher ratio suggests it may have the resources to provide more individualized attention and support to its students, which could potentially lead to improvements in academic outcomes if targeted interventions are implemented.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 902 Exchange Street
       Emporia, KS  66801


(620) 341-2294

District: Emporia

SchoolDigger Rank:
565th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,358 Help


Students who attend W A White Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Emporia Middle School
High:    Emporia High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.9%
Hispanic:
41.0%
Two or more races:
10.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W A White Elementary ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Emporia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.2. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.9%), Hispanic (41%), two or more races (10.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Emporia School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W A White Elementary is 12.5. 3 elementary schools in the Emporia School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W A White Elementary is $11,358, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Emporia School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

W A White Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks W A White Elementary 565th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See W A White Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Emporia:

SchoolDigger ranks Emporia 223rd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W A White Elementary

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Rank History for all students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 11.63 540th 585 7.7%
2007 19.24 525th 600 12.5%
2008 6.43 587th 614 4.4%
2009 11.98 578th 621 6.9%
2010 42.54 453rd 630 28.1%
2011 46.16 422nd 631 33.1%
2012 39.66 511th 660 22.6%
2013 28.96 545th 668 18.4%
2015 45.78 397th 678 41.4%
2016 43.77 392nd 656 40.2%
2017 45.72 372nd 659 43.6%
2018 31.57 480th 656 26.8%
2019 16.89 577th 667 13.5%
2021 33.30 464th 670 30.7%
2022 24.50 537th 668 19.6%
2023 24.43 528th 660 20.0%
2024 17.20 565th 653 13.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.32 26th 129 79.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.21 241st 296 18.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.89 290th 512 43.4%
2019 22.19 448th 509 12.0%
2021 57.01 181st 494 63.4%
2022 39.17 339th 512 33.8%
2023 35.31 376th 541 30.5%
2024 26.08 453rd 546 17.0%
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Rank History for Female students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.82 444th 574 22.6%
2019 8.55 569th 591 3.7%
2021 39.81 375th 591 36.5%
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Rank History for Male students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.01 396th 575 31.1%
2019 33.61 414th 586 29.4%
2021 31.81 439th 605 27.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 69th 207 66.7%
2019 47.53 112th 235 52.3%
2021 66.37 43rd 229 81.2%
2022 51.65 110th 254 56.7%
2023 41.40 140th 245 42.9%
2024 33.18 194th 260 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at W A White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.86 439th 574 23.5%
2019 9.78 565th 592 4.6%
2021 34.55 417th 587 29.0%
2023 37.29 393rd 584 32.7%
2024 17.51 524th 579 9.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Open Quote My child has attended several years and I couldn't be happier with all the staff and teachers. The students have rocked on their test scores. I am glad that this is our family school and look forward to having my other children attend there when they are old enough! Close Quote



Enrollment information for W A White Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 38 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1989 258 40 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 318
1990 254 43 7 14 13 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 253 51 17 19 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1992 250 65 14 26 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1993 232 57 15 39 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 223 46 19 64 1 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 165 32 19 60 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 165 32 19 60 2 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 159 30 22 81 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1998 143 32 16 88 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1999 139 33 10 121 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 140 37 8 127 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 130 36 11 136 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 131 36 9 173 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 131 36 9 173 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 91 26 12 186 0 n/a n/a 19 334
2005 84 27 7 146 0 n/a n/a 18 282
2006 85 34 4 146 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 96 34 2 134 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 81 26 2 132 1 n/a n/a 0 242
2009 70 16 3 110 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2010 52 9 2 98 9 1 10 0 181
2011 78 8 3 120 6 1 10 0 226
2012 100 16 4 136 0 0 25 0 281
2013 92 14 2 121 0 0 21 0 250
2014 98 9 2 121 1 0 20 0 251
2015 105 7 2 132 0 0 23 0 269
2016 143 5 3 124 0 0 27 0 302
2017 141 2 8 97 12 0 35 0 295
2018 132 6 5 110 9 1 28 0 291
2019 126 4 6 118 0 0 18 0 272
2020 101 2 4 124 0 0 17 0 248
2021 86 3 3 105 0 0 14 0 211
2022 88 1 6 96 0 0 23 0 214
2023 91 3 7 90 0 0 28 0 219
2024 112 3 3 100 0 0 26 0 244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W A White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 16.0 19.8 0
1989 318 16.0 19.8 n/a
1990 331 17.2 19.2 0
1991 340 18.2 18.6 n/a
1992 356 18.2 19.5 51.4
1993 343 17.7 19.4 49
1994 353 20.2 17.5 45.9
1995 278 17.0 16.4 65.8
1996 278 17.0 16.4 65.8
1997 292 17.8 16.4 70.5
1998 279 17.9 15.6 74.2
1999 303 19.3 15.7 69
2000 312 19.7 15.8 74
2001 313 21.5 14.6 71.6
2002 350 24.8 14.1 81.1
2003 350 24.8 14.1 81.1
2004 334 23.8 14.0 81
2005 282 27.7 10.2 89.4
2006 269 21.6 12.5 79.9
2007 266 22.0 12.1 78.9
2008 242 22.3 10.9 81.8
2009 200 18.5 10.8 83.5
2010 181 17.1 10.5 87.3
2011 226 19.6 11.5 86.3
2012 281 26.9 10.4 85.8
2013 250 23.1 10.8 88
2014 251 23.1 10.8 86.1
2015 269 20.0 13.4 86.6
2016 302 29.0 10.4 70.2
2017 295 27.8 10.6 66.8
2018 291 25.8 11.2 74.9
2019 272 25.7 10.5 75
2020 248 23.2 10.6 85.1
2021 211 23.2 9.0 81
2022 214 21.2 10.0 77.6
2023 219 19.2 11.3 84.5
2024 244 19.5 12.5 84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W A White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 317 16.0 19.8 0
1989 318 16.0 19.8 n/a
1990 331 17.2 19.2 0
1991 340 18.2 18.6 n/a
1992 356 18.2 19.5 51.4
1993 343 17.7 19.4 49
1994 353 20.2 17.5 45.9
1995 278 17.0 16.4 65.8
1996 278 17.0 16.4 65.8
1997 292 17.8 16.4 70.5
1998 279 17.9 15.6 74.2
1999 303 19.3 15.7 69
2000 312 19.7 15.8 74
2001 313 21.5 14.6 71.6
2002 350 24.8 14.1 81.1
2003 350 24.8 14.1 81.1
2004 334 23.8 14.0 81
2005 282 27.7 10.2 89.4
2006 269 21.6 12.5 79.9
2007 266 22.0 12.1 78.9
2008 242 22.3 10.9 81.8
2009 200 18.5 10.8 83.5
2010 181 17.1 10.5 87.3
2011 226 19.6 11.5 86.3
2012 281 26.9 10.4 85.8
2013 250 23.1 10.8 88
2014 251 23.1 10.8 86.1
2015 269 20.0 13.4 86.6
2016 302 29.0 10.4 70.2
2017 295 27.8 10.6 66.8
2018 291 25.8 11.2 74.9
2019 272 25.7 10.5 75
2020 248 23.2 10.6 85.1
2021 211 23.2 9.0 81
2022 214 21.2 10.0 77.6
2023 219 19.2 11.3 84.5
2024 244 19.5 12.5 84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for W A White Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,451 (12.8%) $9,907 (87.2%) $11,358

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W A White Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 577th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 528th of 660 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W A White Elementary)2530.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emporia)43.333.2
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W A White Elementary)24.451.8
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Emporia)46.441.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W A White Elementary)20.516.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Emporia)39.830.4
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (W A White Elementary)25.620.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Emporia)30.124.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W A White Elementary)32.520
 12.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Emporia)41.628.5
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (W A White Elementary)17.520
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Emporia)2918.5
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (W A White Elementary)22.523.3
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Emporia)3533.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students272219
 19.5%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic11890
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White12691
 27.8%
Two or More Races1828
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%84.5%
 9.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W A White Elementary

Students at W A White Elementary are 46% White, 41% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended W A White Elementary.

W A White Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Kansas elementary schools.

Students who attend W A White Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emporia Middle School
High : Emporia High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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