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Whitson Elementary School

Whitson Elementary School is a public primary school in Topeka, KS, serving grades K–5, rated B, with 416 students and a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
416
Students per teacher
12.9:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White50%
Hispanic30%
Two or more races12%
Black7%
Asian1%
Male / female
47% / 53%
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+6.4%
Prior-year enrollment
391

Homes assigned to this school

2,926 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Whitson Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1725 SW Arnold Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
Phone
(785) 438-4570
Website
topekapublicschools.net
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
201226001466
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School district

Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501

District rating
C
Schools
27
Students
12,623
Spending per student
$15,985
Teachers (FTE)
1,024
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Whitson Elementary School

How is Whitson Elementary School rated?

Whitson Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is rated C overall.

What grades does Whitson Elementary School serve?

Whitson Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Whitson Elementary School?

416 students attend Whitson Elementary School, up from 391 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

Which homes are assigned to Whitson Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,926 residential properties to Whitson Elementary School in and around Topeka. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Whitson Elementary School in?

Whitson Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, which reports 27 schools, 12,623 students and $15,985 of spending per student.