How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lawrence | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, Kansas | Topeka, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 10,909 | 12,858 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lawrence | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,176 | $17,228 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| State Revenue | 59.4% | 72.4% |
| Local Revenue | 33.8% | 13.8% |
Lawrence
Federal State Local
Topeka Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lawrence | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60.0% | 32.3% |
| African American | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% | 37.2% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 14.8% | 14.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.1% | 66.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lawrence | Topeka Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 36 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 407.6:1 | 269.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.0% | 28.8% |
School Types
Lawrence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Topeka Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 20
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.