Enrollment
303
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elmont Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elmont Elem
Elmont Elem is a mid-sized elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.4% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Kansas average.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 152 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Seaman spends $11,874 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jay Shideler Elementary (492 students): Elmont Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 12:1).
Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students) and Seaman Middle School (560 students) alongside Elmont Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elmont Elem compares
Elmont Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,874
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaman, which includes Elmont Elem.
$11,874
Per student
-23%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 70.3%
Federal 9.0%
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.
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
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elmont Elem a good school?
Elmont Elem earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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