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Whitson Elem
Topeka, Kansas · Grades PreK to 5 · Topeka Public Schools
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About Whitson Elem
Located in Topeka, Kansas, Whitson Elem is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. It reported 416 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Topeka. With about 32.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.9 students per teacher. Topeka Public Schools runs 26 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Shawnee County. There are 41 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1725 SW Arnold Ave, Topeka, KS 66604 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (785) 438-4570 |
| School district | Topeka Public Schools |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 416 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 32.3 |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, midsize, Shawnee County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 201226001466). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Most Pure Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Topeka · 0.1 miRandolph ElemPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 0.6 miHope Street Charter AcademyCharter · Grades 10 to 12Topeka · 0.8 miTopeka Collegiate SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Topeka · 1 miTopeka West HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Topeka · 1.5 miLowman Hill ElemPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 1.5 miRobinson Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Topeka · 1.5 miMcCarter ElemPublic · Grades PreK to 5Topeka · 1.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Whitson Elem serve?
Whitson Elem serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend Whitson Elem?
Whitson Elem reported 416 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitson Elem?
About 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 416 students and 32.3 teachers in federal data.
Is Whitson Elem a public or charter school?
Whitson Elem is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Whitson Elem in?
Whitson Elem is part of Topeka Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ks/topeka-public-schools/
Where is Whitson Elem located?
Whitson Elem is at 1725 SW Arnold Ave, Topeka, KS 66604. The phone number is (785) 438-4570.
How many other schools are near Whitson Elem?
There are 41 other schools within 5 miles of Whitson Elem in our directory.
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