Serving 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mceachron Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McEachron Elementary serves the southwest part of Topeka, KS, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mceachron Elementary School's student population of 422 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
422 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mceachron Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mceachron Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#367 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
44%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
19%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mceachron Elementary School's ranking?
Mceachron Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Mceachron Elementary School often compared to?
Mceachron Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcclure Elementary School, Whitson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Mceachron Elementary School?
422 students attend Mceachron Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Mceachron Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mceachron Elementary School?
Mceachron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mceachron Elementary School offer ?
Mceachron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mceachron Elementary School part of?
Mceachron Elementary School is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Mceachron Elementary School located?
Mceachron Elementary School is located in the West Southwest 3 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 3 other public schools located in West Southwest 3.
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