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Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary

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

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary ranks 121 st of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

121^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 87% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary is an exceptional elementary school located on Whiteman Air Force Base in Whiteman Afb, Missouri, serving 583 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Knob Noster R-VIII school district, which is ranked 59 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary consistently outperforms both the state and district averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

For instance, in the 2024-2025 school year, 57.6% of 3rd graders, 66.5% of 4th graders, and 67.2% of 5th graders at Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary scored proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 41.4%, 43.8%, and 38.2%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary schools for several years and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has demonstrated exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, such as ranking 31st out of 638 Missouri elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2024-2025 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary outperformed the Knob Noster R-VIII district and the state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across multiple grade levels. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as Windsor Elementary and Leeton Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance and rankings compared to Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary, highlighting the school's exceptional educational quality within the region.

602

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,197

Per pupil spending ?

35.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Afb, MO 65305-1199

(660) 563-3028

District: Knob Noster R-VIII

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

Middle:	Knob Noster Middle
High:	Knob Noster High

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.6%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

10.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2015 → 87th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (61% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg56%

Missouri avg41%

121^st of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 5 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to top 13% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Knob Noster R-VIII

59^th of 367Knob Noster R-VIII among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	84.8	121 of 900	86.6%	★★★★☆
2024	88.0	77 of 906	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	115 of 898	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.3	151 of 908	83.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.1	289 of 901	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	69.3	278 of 1052	73.6%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	189 of 1045	81.9%	★★★★☆
2017	72.1	262 of 1032	74.6%	★★★★☆
2016	68.4	269 of 865	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.1	199 of 1058	81.2%	★★★★☆
2014	75.4	206 of 1089	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	86.4	85 of 1108	92.3%	★★★★★
2012	72.1	254 of 1085	76.6%	★★★★☆
2011	70.1	270 of 1088	75.2%	★★★★☆
2010	55.6	474 of 1066	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.5	276 of 1053	73.8%	★★★★☆
2008	62.9	336 of 1084	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	80.0	123 of 1080	88.6%	★★★★☆
2006	77.6	148 of 1074	86.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	31 of 638	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	79.5	87 of 907	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	25 of 887	97.2%	★★★★★

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	50.6	3 of 6	50.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	79.4	127 of 666	80.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.2	71 of 668	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	74.4	142 of 673	78.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.7	205 of 675	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.7	292 of 917	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.9	370 of 898	58.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile-6 vs school

Military Connected (2025)50th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics63%+22 vs state

English Language Arts53%+12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th 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	602	39	15.2	35.2%	401 (66.6%)	36 (6.0%)	86 (14.3%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	61 (10.1%)	84.8	121^st of 900 public elementary schools	86.6%		88	77^th of 906 public elementary schools	91.5%	44	57.6	66.5	67.2		53.4			$10,197	$868	$9,329
Knob Noster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	405 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 563-3019	550	37	14.9	42.7%	418 (76.0%)	13 (2.4%)	38 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.2%)	52 (9.5%)	78.1	175^th of 900 public elementary schools	80.6%		76.8	179^th of 906 public elementary schools	80.2%	4	45.1	62.4	59.0	48.7	49.4	65.5	70.0	$10,136	$478	$9,658
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	484	35	13.9	46.5%	350 (72.3%)	28 (5.8%)	39 (8.1%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	56 (11.6%)								(n/a)								$12,171	$93	$12,078
Maple Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	950 Hamilton Street	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 422-5770	462	37	12.6	50.9%	324 (70.1%)	24 (5.2%)	36 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.1%)	56 (12.1%)								(n/a)								$12,672	$327	$12,345
Sterling Elementary	Public	3-5	522 E Gay	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7478	399	29	13.5	39.1%	296 (74.2%)	17 (4.3%)	24 (6.0%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	46 (11.5%)	51.2	448^th of 900 public elementary schools	50.2%		45.5	505^th of 906 public elementary schools	44.3%	57	37.9	29.9	34.4	48.0	47.0	35.8	53.6	$12,323	$204	$12,118
Martin Warren Elementary	Public	3-5	105 S Maguire	Warrensburg	64093	Johnson County	Warrensburg R-VI	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 747-7160	407	30	13.6	45.2%	297 (73.0%)	24 (5.9%)	27 (6.6%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.0%)	46 (11.3%)	56.5	393^rd of 900 public elementary schools	56.3%		53.4	413^th of 906 public elementary schools	54.4%	20	41.7	33.7	49.1	49.1	43.2	35.9	52.3	$12,374	$553	$11,821
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	161	17	9.6	61.5%	80 (49.7%)	2 (1.2%)	73 (45.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.1%)								(n/a)								$13,135	$1,994	$11,141
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	171	19	8.9	46.8%	160 (93.6%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)								(n/a)								$14,246	$1,711	$12,536
Leeton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 N Main	Leeton	64761	Johnson County	Leeton R-X	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 653-4731	153	11	13.5	49.0%	145 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)			20.0	24.0				$11,275	$827	$10,449
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	110	16	6.8	100.0%	77 (70.0%)	7 (6.4%)	26 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$20,433	$1,281	$19,151

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

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

Knob Noster R-VIII

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

In the 2024-25 school year, 602 students attended Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary.

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

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

Whiteman A.F.B. Elementary ranks 121^st of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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.

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