How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jardine Elementary | Ross Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS | Topeka, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 729 | 563 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 66.1% | 83.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jardine Elementary | Ross Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,260 | $17,260 |
| District | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jardine Elementary | Ross Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35.1% | 17.2% |
| African American | 17.3% | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.1% | 41.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 17.8% | 17.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jardine Elementary | Ross Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 364.5:1 | 563:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.7% | 30.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 113 | 64 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.