Enrollment
23
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201226001440
Avondale Academy — Topeka, KS
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.4:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
+229% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.2%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Avondale Academy compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Avondale Academy reports 23 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 47.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 229% above the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 198% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 3.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 93% below the Kansas average and 94% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 23 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 82.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Topeka Public Schools spends $17,260 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 72.4% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Avondale Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.4:1 | ▲ 229% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 93% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 93% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
47.4:1
students per teacher
— 229% above state mean
Top 99% in Kansas — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
82.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,260
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 23 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 234.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 317.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 23 Top 3% in Kansas — larger than 97% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 47.4:1 +229% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 3.2% -93% vs state
NCES ID 201226001440
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
White 26.1%
African American 21.7%
Two or More 17.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 23:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 82.6%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 19
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Topeka Public Schools, which includes Avondale Academy.
$17,260
Per student
0%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 72.4%
Federal 13.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Similar other schools in Topeka
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jardine Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Farley Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ross Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Logan Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wanamaker Elem
Standard public school
475 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
447 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
Three school types, three funding models, three sets of trade-offs.
School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Academy
How many students attend Avondale Academy?
Avondale Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is a other school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Academy is 47.4:1, which is 229% higher than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 198% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avondale Academy?
3.2% of students at Avondale Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Academy?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Academy?
Avondale Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.