W A White Elem

www.usd253.org/home/waw

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.A. White Elementary School, located in Emporia, Kansas, is a foundational part of the Emporia Public Schools (USD 253) district. The school serves a diverse student body at the elementary level, focusing on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. As a community-centered institution, W.A. White emphasizes the development of essential academic skills alongside social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Emporia community, utilizing its location on Exchange Street to maintain strong connections with families and local stakeholders. By offering various resources and engaging in district-wide initiatives, the faculty and staff at W.A. White strive to create a collaborative atmosphere that prioritizes student achievement and personalized learning. Through their partnership with USD 253, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of instruction and providing a safe, encouraging space for young learners to thrive.

248

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W A White Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	108
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Hispanic
108 (43.5%)
White
103 (41.5%)
Two or More
31 (12.5%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Emporia
Phone:	(620)341-2294
Website:	http://www.usd253.org/home/waw
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 28