Top Rankings
Seaman School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,692 students in Seaman School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Seaman School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
3,692 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seaman School District, which is ranked within the top 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 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,283 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,837 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$51 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,283
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,837
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Seaman School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6432 Nw Elmont Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8450
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Fairview
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1941 Ne 39th
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8500
Gr: K-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
West Indianola Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4201 Nw Brickyard Rd
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Topeka, KS 66618
(785) 286-8550
Gr: K-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Northern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5620 Nw Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-2992
Gr: K-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Logan Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Nw Lyman Rd
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 575-8700
Gr: PK-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Seaman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5530 Nw Topeka
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Seaman High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Rochester Rd
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Topeka, KS 66617
(785) 286-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seaman School District?
Seaman School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,692 students.
What is the rank of Seaman School District?
Seaman School District is ranked #125 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seaman School District?
79% of Seaman School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seaman School District?
Seaman School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Seaman School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,837 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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