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 2024 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,291 students in Topeka Public Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Kansas.
Public Preschools in Topeka Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
27 Schools
579 Schools
# Students
11,886 Students
178,671 Students
# Teachers
966 Teachers
13,257 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 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.53
# American Indian Students
109 Students
1,220 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
3,553 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,972 Students
34,163 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
19%
# Black Students
1,976 Students
11,446 Students
% Black Students
17%
7%
# White Students
4,281 Students
116,696 Students
% White Students
36%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
411 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,465 Students
11,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
19,640
# Students in K Grade:
922
27,361
# Students in 1st Grade:
847
25,888
# Students in 2nd Grade:
890
25,969
# Students in 3rd Grade:
926
24,307
# Students in 4th Grade:
870
23,936
# Students in 5th Grade:
905
21,698
# Students in 6th Grade:
859
7,142
# Students in 7th Grade:
876
1,260
# Students in 8th Grade:
904
1,225
# Students in 9th Grade:
968
70
# Students in 10th Grade:
896
60
# Students in 11th Grade:
924
56
# Students in 12th Grade:
820
59
# Ungraded Students:
22
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District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,705 is higher than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,704 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$199 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$199 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,705
$16,220
Spending / Student
$16,704
$17,133
Best Topeka Public Schools School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mceachron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4433 Sw 29th Terr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4430
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mccarter Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mcclure Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1725 Sw Arnold Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4570
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Sw Randolph Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4480
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sw Clay St
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 235-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Stout Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2303 Sw College Ave
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 438-4710
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
State Street Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Ne Sumner St
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Topeka, KS 66616
(785) 235-7280
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Quincy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Ne Quincy St
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Topeka, KS 66608
(785) 235-7420
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Se Market St
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Topeka, KS 66607
(785) 235-7480
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1111.
Jardine Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Topeka, KS 66611
(785) 295-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #1212.
Lowman Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Sw Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 235-7060
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Se 34th St
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 274-6280
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Williams Science And Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Se Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 235-7330
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
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