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Topeka School District

624 Sw 24th
Topeka, KS 66611-1294
(District boundaries shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Topeka School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 8,694 students in Topeka School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Topeka School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
28 Schools
991 Schools
# Students
12,195 Students
319,724 Students
# Teachers
935 Teachers
22,707 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Topeka School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 82% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#271 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
21%
32%
19%
31%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
36%
22%
% Black
15%
6%
% White
34%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,282 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,281 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,282
$16,276
Spending / Student
$16,281
$17,192

Best Topeka School District Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mceachron Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mccarter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Stout Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Marjorie French Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5257 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Landon Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Jardine Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Jardine Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1616.
Robinson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Sw 14th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1717.
Chase Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Highland Park Central
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2020.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Avondale Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Se 40th St
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8250
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Eisenhower Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 Se Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Topeka Virtual School
200 Se 40th Street Terrace
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 730-8350
Gr: K-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 28 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,195 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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