Whitson Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 460 elementary school students from grades KG-5
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Topeka Public Schools District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,517
- Graduation Rate: 58.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 12.6
- Enrolled Students: 13,766
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 460
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 235 (51.1%)
- Females: 225 (48.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 50 (10.9%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 205 (44.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 255 (55.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 7 | 1.5% |
| Black | 55 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 111 | 24.1% |
| White | 260 | 56.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 92 | 20.0% |
| 1st Grade | 75 | 16.3% |
| 2nd Grade | 72 | 15.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 81 | 17.6% |
| 4th Grade | 63 | 13.7% |
| 5th Grade | 77 | 16.7% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 71%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:29%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $40,786
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $33,147 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,332 | 75% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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