Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Q: Is Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary a good school?

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary ranks 115 th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary is a public elementary school located in Whiteman Afb, Missouri, serving 580 students in grades PK-5. It is part of the Knob Noster R-VIII school district, which is ranked 100 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating.

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the state and Knob Noster R-VIII district. For example, 85.1% of 4th-graders were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 58.6% for the district and 43.8% statewide. The school also has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (35.52%) than the state and district averages, suggesting a more affluent student population. Additionally, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary has a higher per-student spending level and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Knob Noster Elementary, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary outperforms on most academic measures. This consistent high performance has earned the school a ranking in the top 25-30% of Missouri elementary schools, making it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that can lead to educational excellence, including its diverse student population and higher spending per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Afb, MO 65305-1199

(660) 563-3028

District: Knob Noster R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,280

Students who attend Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Knob Noster Middle
High:	Knob Noster High

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 580

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.9%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

9.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.9%), Hispanic (14.5%), two or more races (9.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary is 18.6. (See more...)

Compare Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary employs 31.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary is $11,280.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary 115^th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Knob Noster R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Knob Noster R-VIII 100^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	77.64	148^th	1074	86.2%
2007	80.04	123^rd	1080	88.6%
2008	62.86	336^th	1084	69.0%
2009	68.51	276^th	1053	73.8%
2010	55.62	474^th	1066	55.5%
2011	70.07	270^th	1088	75.2%
2012	72.14	254^th	1085	76.6%
2013	86.35	85^th	1108	92.3%
2014	75.45	206^th	1089	81.1%
2015	78.05	199^th	1058	81.2%
2016	68.36	269^th	865	68.9%
2017	72.06	262^nd	1032	74.6%
2018	77.12	189^th	1045	81.9%
2019	69.33	278^th	1052	73.6%
2021	66.06	289^th	901	67.9%
2022	80.29	151^st	908	83.4%
2023	83.85	115^th	898	87.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	91.11	25^th	887	97.2%
2019	79.52	87^th	907	90.4%

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Rank History for White students at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	56.85	370^th	898	58.8%
2019	63.68	292^nd	917	68.2%
2022	67.70	205^th	675	69.6%
2023	74.37	142^nd	673	78.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	417	417
1992	372	63	23	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	469
1993	423	62	17	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1994	515	60	19	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
1995	462	62	27	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1996	462	62	27	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
1997	467	62	36	23	2	n/a	n/a	0	590
1998	478	60	34	36	6	n/a	n/a	0	614
1999	422	48	26	26	7	n/a	n/a	0	529
2000	425	60	30	19	5	n/a	n/a	0	539
2001	467	69	28	38	4	n/a	n/a	0	606
2002	437	70	26	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	437	70	26	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	367	63	20	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
2005	344	57	9	19	3	n/a	n/a	0	432
2006	309	49	7	30	3	n/a	n/a	0	398
2007	289	38	6	26	8	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	287	28	6	27	6	n/a	n/a	0	354
2009	285	24	10	33	5	n/a	n/a	0	357
2010	271	34	10	41	6	n/a	n/a	0	362
2011	312	37	17	35	5	1	0	0	407
2012	325	39	8	42	7	1	0	0	422
2013	323	31	11	41	6	0	2	0	414
2014	298	40	13	34	2	4	11	0	402
2015	270	39	9	34	2	2	22	0	378
2016	279	43	12	31	3	5	22	0	395
2017	259	40	10	36	2	5	15	0	367
2018	262	21	8	33	1	6	27	0	358
2019	291	25	8	54	1	2	25	0	406
2020	308	37	11	78	0	1	29	0	464
2021	330	33	6	85	1	3	45	0	503
2022	395	39	7	93	1	5	47	0	587
2023	388	37	9	84	2	3	57	0	580

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	417	22.9	18.2	n/a
1992	469	25.8	18.1	17.1
1993	521	32.5	16.0	20.5
1994	619	36.6	16.9	19.7
1995	572	35.2	16.3	55.8
1996	572	35.2	16.3	55.8
1997	590	36.0	16.4	17.3
1998	614	38.4	16.0	16.8
1999	529	37.3	14.2	40.8
2000	539	38.2	14.1	36.9
2001	606	37.8	16.0	36.6
2002	564	39.8	14.2	36
2003	564	39.8	14.2	36
2004	472	34.7	13.6	43.4
2005	432	34.7	12.4	46.3
2006	398	33.9	11.7	46.7
2007	367	32.6	11.3	38.1
2008	354	32.2	11.0	40.4
2009	357	32.6	10.9	38.9
2010	362	30.8	11.7	32
2011	407	31.3	13.0	34.9
2012	422	31.2	13.4	36
2013	414	30.6	13.5	36.2
2014	402	29.7	13.5	35.8
2015	378	27.0	14.0	36
2016	395	28.0	14.1	33.4
2017	367	28.5	12.8	34.9
2018	358	28.2	12.6	38.3
2019	406	32.0	12.6	34.2
2020	464	34.5	13.4	32.8
2021	503	30.2	16.6	24.3
2022	587	31.5	18.6	23.5
2023	580	31.1	18.6	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	417	22.9	18.2	n/a
1992	469	25.8	18.1	17.1
1993	521	32.5	16.0	20.5
1994	619	36.6	16.9	19.7
1995	572	35.2	16.3	55.8
1996	572	35.2	16.3	55.8
1997	590	36.0	16.4	17.3
1998	614	38.4	16.0	16.8
1999	529	37.3	14.2	40.8
2000	539	38.2	14.1	36.9
2001	606	37.8	16.0	36.6
2002	564	39.8	14.2	36
2003	564	39.8	14.2	36
2004	472	34.7	13.6	43.4
2005	432	34.7	12.4	46.3
2006	398	33.9	11.7	46.7
2007	367	32.6	11.3	38.1
2008	354	32.2	11.0	40.4
2009	357	32.6	10.9	38.9
2010	362	30.8	11.7	32
2011	407	31.3	13.0	34.9
2012	422	31.2	13.4	36
2013	414	30.6	13.5	36.2
2014	402	29.7	13.5	35.8
2015	378	27.0	14.0	36
2016	395	28.0	14.1	33.4
2017	367	28.5	12.8	34.9
2018	358	28.2	12.6	38.3
2019	406	32.0	12.6	34.2
2020	464	34.5	13.4	32.8
2021	503	30.2	16.6	24.3
2022	587	31.5	18.6	23.5
2023	580	31.1	18.6	35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$784 (8.0%)	$9,043 (92.0%)	$9,827
2020	$880 (9.0%)	$8,870 (91.0%)	$9,750
2021	$1,712 (15.7%)	$9,166 (84.3%)	$10,878
2022	$1,647 (14.6%)	$9,634 (85.4%)	$11,280

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 278^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 898 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary)	54.4	52.2	2.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Knob Noster R-VIII)	54.9	48.7	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary)	59.6	47.8	11.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Knob Noster R-VIII)	61.6	46.1	15.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary)	53	85.1	32.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Knob Noster R-VIII)	65.8	58.6	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	406	580	42.9%
African American	25	37	48%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	8	9	12.5%
Hispanic	54	84	55.6%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	291	388	33.3%
Two or More Races	25	57	128%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.2%	35.5%	1.3%

Schools Near Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Houx Dr	Whiteman Afb	65305	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3028	580	31	18.6	35.5%	388 (66.9%)	37 (6.4%)	84 (14.5%)	9 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	57 (9.8%)	83.9	115^th of 898 public elementary schools	87.2%		80.3	151^st of 908 public elementary schools	83.4%	36	52.2	85.1	62.0		69.4	47.8				$11,280	$1,647	$9,634
Knob Noster Elementary	Public	K-5	405 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3019	502	28	18.2	37.5%	381 (75.9%)	19 (3.8%)	36 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	22 (4.4%)	34 (6.8%)	62.6	324^th of 898 public elementary schools	63.9%		60.3	358^th of 908 public elementary schools	60.6%	34	45.9	36.3	45.6		51.5	44.8	45.0	59.7		$9,530	$1,140	$8,390
Ridge View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	215 S Ridgeview Dr	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-6013	462	37	12.5	39.4%	335 (72.5%)	20 (4.3%)	31 (6.7%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	58 (12.6%)								(n/a)										$11,331	$622	$10,709
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	950 Hamilton Street	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 422-5770	440	36	12.2	36.8%	323 (73.4%)	17 (3.9%)	39 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.7%)	46 (10.5%)								(n/a)										$11,206	$802	$10,404
Sterling Elementary	Public	3-5	522 E Gay	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7478	389	30	13.1	32.4%	294 (75.6%)	14 (3.6%)	25 (6.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	47 (12.1%)	47.7	483^rd of 898 public elementary schools	46.2%		44.4	514^th of 908 public elementary schools	43.4%	31	37.3	35.0	29.1		36.1	50.0	36.7	45.9		$10,995	$528	$10,467
Martin Warren Elementary	Public	3-5	105 S Maguire	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7160	380	31	12.3	39.2%	297 (78.2%)	20 (5.3%)	21 (5.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	29 (7.6%)	41.1	556^th of 898 public elementary schools	38.1%		52.8	429^th of 908 public elementary schools	52.8%	127	23.9	30.6	33.9		38.3	38.1	38.7	42.9		$11,962	$1,071	$10,892
La Monte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 S Washington	La Monte	65337	Pettis County	La Monte R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 347-5621	177	16	10.7	68.4%	95 (53.7%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	30.1	658^th of 898 public elementary schools	26.7%		34.2	614^th of 908 public elementary schools	32.4%	44			29.1		20.9			29.2	30.0	$10,177	$1,667	$8,510
Green Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	401 W Pettis St	Green Ridge	65332	Pettis County	Green Ridge R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 527-3315	187	19	9.8	57.2%	171 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	63.7	316^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.8%		68.7	256^th of 908 public elementary schools	71.8%	60	30.7	70.8	51.8	81.2		19.2				$12,014	$1,920	$10,095
Leeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 653-4731	165	12	13.6	46.1%	160 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.9	706^th of 898 public elementary schools	21.4%		20.7	731^st of 908 public elementary schools	19.5%	25			16.0			31.8	31.8			$10,789	$1,183	$9,606
Pettis County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	22675 Depot Rd	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Pettis County R-Xii	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 826-5385	113	18	6.4	100.0%	87 (77.0%)	1 (0.9%)	23 (20.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)										$16,882	$1,511	$15,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

Is Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary a good school?

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary ranks 115^th of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary attend?

Students who attend Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knob Noster Middle
High : Knob Noster High

What is the racial makeup of Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary?

Students at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary.

What district is Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary in?

Knob Noster R-VIII

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