KCPS-Neighborhood • K-6
Whittier Elementary
Our Mission
At Whittier we choose to honor students and families. We recognize that it takes many to fully educate our students.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
5%
Receive Special Ed Services
63%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
Electives
- Orchestra
- Visual Arts
- Vocal Music
Sports Programs
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
Clubs & Activities
- Journalism/Newspaper
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- Spirit Squad
- Student Government
Social Services
- School Breakfast
- School Counselor
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Parent Communication App
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
Enroll online on the KCPS website.
Submit applications online or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at schools.
Apply to Whittier
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
71%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
0%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
On Track
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
On Track
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Judith Aleman, Whittier parent
Our family is made up of eight members, two parents and six children. The majority attend Whittier Elementary School. Ruth goes to sixth grade, Raul goes to fifth grade, Aron goes to fourth grade, Giselle goes to second grade, and Edith goes to kindergarten. Our children have been attending Whittier Elementary School since 2012.The school was recommended to us by parents and friends of Whittier Elementary School. The school was also close to where we live.
We are very pleased with the support we have been getting from the school. We are also very pleased with the way the principal and teachers treat us. The principal and teachers always help us with any doubt or question we have about our childrens’ education. Our son Aron has tutoring after classes because he needs a little help. We as parents are always invited to activities that students do either during class or after classes. We are also invited to participate in sports activities after classes and that is a pleasure to us.
As parents, we know that education is a great responsibility, and that the school will have to teach mathematics, science, reading, writing, etc; but good behavior is parents’ responsibility even if it takes some extra effort. It would be very difficult to achieve that without the help of the teacher. Even though their job is to teach, parents and teachers should be working shoulder to shoulder. They are always collaborating with us in the education of our children and always looking for what is best for them. We want to thank every single teacher, principal, and others who work at Whittier.