624 Sw 24th
Topeka, KS 66611-1294
(District boundaries shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 12,241 students in Topeka Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Topeka Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
27 Schools
1,312 Schools
# Students
12,241 Students
476,419 Students
# Teachers
1,028 Teachers
34,093 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Topeka Public Schools 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 71% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Topeka Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Topeka Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Topeka Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Topeka Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

Diversity Score
0.73
0.56
# American Indian Students
95 Students
3,691 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
57 Students
13,470 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,103 Students
98,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
20%
# Black Students
2,142 Students
32,276 Students
% Black Students
18%
7%
# White Students
4,292 Students
300,604 Students
% White Students
35%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
1,026 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,522 Students
27,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
257
16,833
# Students in K Grade:
883
32,393
# Students in 1st Grade:
920
33,518
# Students in 2nd Grade:
941
33,692
# Students in 3rd Grade:
884
34,397
# Students in 4th Grade:
938
34,535
# Students in 5th Grade:
882
35,601
# Students in 6th Grade:
904
36,208
# Students in 7th Grade:
925
37,254
# Students in 8th Grade:
920
37,333
# Students in 9th Grade:
911
37,258
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,026
36,210
# Students in 11th Grade:
967
35,159
# Students in 12th Grade:
860
34,362
# Ungraded Students:
23
1,666

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,404 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,697. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,811 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$196 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total revenue of Topeka Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending
$201 MM
$9 MM
This chart display total spending of Topeka Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,404
$16,697
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Topeka Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,811
$16,946
This chart display average spending per public school student in Topeka Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Best Topeka Public Schools School District Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Avondale Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3229 Sw Westview Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6400
Grades: 4-12
| 195 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Capital City High School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 295-3600
Grades: 7-12
| 74 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Hope Street Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #44.
Mceachron Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mccarter Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mcclure Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Whitson Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Randolph Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #99.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
Marjorie French Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5257 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 481 students
Rank: #1111.
Stout Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #1212.
State Street Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #1313.
Landon Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Quincy Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Jardine Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1717.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #1818.
Jardine Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 274-6330
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Rank: #1919.
Topeka West High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,098 students
Rank: #2020.
Topeka High School
Math: 11% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Sw 10th St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 295-3150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #2121.
Robinson Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Sw 14th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 295-3770
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2222.
Chase Middle School
Math: 11% | Reading: 15%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 Ne State St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 295-3840
Grades: 6-8
| 414 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Highland Park Central
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2717 Se Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Highland Park High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2424 Se California Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 838 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Ross Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #23 - 2623. - 26.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2727.
Eisenhower Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 8%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3305 Se Minnesota Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6160
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Topeka Public Schools School District?

Topeka Public Schools School District manages 27 public schools serving 12,241 students.

What is the rank of Topeka Public Schools School District?

Topeka Public Schools School District is ranked #269 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)

What is the racial composition of students in Topeka Public Schools School District?

35% of Topeka Public Schools School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Topeka Public Schools School District?

Topeka Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.

What is Topeka Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $15,811 is less than the state median of $16,946. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • District size: 27 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 12,241 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 82% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • Overall District Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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