Whittier Elem

www.usd465.com

259 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whittier Elementary is a public school located in Winfield, Kansas, serving as part of the Winfield Unified School District 465. Situated at 1400 Mound Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for children in their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of USD 465, which emphasizes student success through quality instruction, community engagement, and a commitment to preparing students for future educational stages. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community-oriented values, Whittier Elementary strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students can thrive both academically and personally within the Winfield community.

259

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whittier Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	33
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
203 (78.4%)
Hispanic
33 (12.7%)
Two or More
16 (6.2%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Winfield
Phone:	(620)221-5150
Website:	http://www.usd465.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 50