- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Avondale Academy
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001440
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avondale Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #1 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 3.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Academy ranks #1 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-361 students YoY
Avondale Academy shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-95.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-361 students YoY 201226001440 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
23 enr · 2.9:1 · 3.2% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Avondale Academy shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-95.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Avondale Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 23
Avondale Academy
23 students
What this shows Avondale Academy reports 23 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avondale Academy compares
Avondale Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.9:1 | ▼ 79% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.2% | ▼ 93% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 23 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
23
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Kansas - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Avondale Academy is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avondale Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avondale Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Topeka
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jardine Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Farley Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ross Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Logan Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wanamaker Elem
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
447 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~23 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Academy
How many students attend Avondale Academy?
Avondale Academy has 23 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 361.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Academy is 2.9:1, which is 79% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Academy?
Avondale Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avondale Academy rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Academy ranks #1 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Avondale Academy, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.