How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Lowman Hill Elementary | Meadows Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS | Topeka, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 294 | 417 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 71.8% | 77.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Lowman Hill Elementary | Meadows Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,228 | $17,228 |
| District | Topeka Public Schools | Topeka Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Lowman Hill Elementary | Meadows Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.7% | - |
| African American | 11.2% | - |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.8% | - |
| Asian | 0.0% | - |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | - |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | - |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | - |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Lowman Hill Elementary | Meadows Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 281:1 | 195:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.8% | 24.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 19 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.