- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
Elmont Elem
Federal NCES profile for Elmont Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201149000684
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elmont Elem earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elmont Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Elem ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Elmont Elem held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 201149000684 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman High (1,190 students)
Elmont Elem held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Elmont Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaman High
Seaman High
1,190 students
- Seaman Middle
Seaman Middle School
560 students
- Logan Elementa
Logan Elementary
558 students
- Northern Hills 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- West Indianola 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- This school 303
Elmont Elem
303 students
What this shows Elmont Elem reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elmont Elem compares
Elmont Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Elmont Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seaman reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elmont Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elmont Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Topeka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 12:1 students per teacher
Indian Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Hills Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Indianola Elem
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Central
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
North Fairview
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elmont Elem
How many students attend Elmont Elem?
Elmont Elem has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elem is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elmont Elem?
20.4% of students at Elmont Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elmont Elem?
The largest demographic group at Elmont Elem is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elmont Elem?
Elmont Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Elmont Elem rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Elmont Elem ranks #1 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Seaman?
Besides Elmont Elem, Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students), Seaman Middle School (560 students), and Logan Elementary (558 students). See the Seaman district page for the complete list.