Whitson Elem
Regular School · Topeka, KS
Whitson Elem is a regular school school in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades PK–05 with 416 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 50% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 126 | 30% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 7% |
| Asian | 4 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 416 | 195M / 221F |
English Language Learners: 40 (10% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30-34% | 28.4% | 141 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 36.2% | 136 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-49% | — | 46 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 416 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1725 SW Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
Phone: (785)438-4570
http://www.topekapublicschools.net/Other Schools in District
- Highland Park Central Elementary
- Jardine Elementary Elementary
- Lowman Hill Elem Elementary
- McCarter Elem Elementary
- McClure Elem Elementary
- McEachron Elem Elementary
- Meadows Elementary Elementary
- Quincy Elem Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 66604) → CensusDepth.com
- Kansas population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Kansas teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
201226001466
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD