- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Farley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Farley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200320001935
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farley Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Farley Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farley Elementary ranks #12 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Farley Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200320001935 · Topeka, KS Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 14.5:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Farley Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Farley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural High
1,878 students
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural Middle School
966 students
- This school 596
Farley Elementary
596 students
- Jay Shideler E 492
Jay Shideler Elementary
492 students
- Wanamaker Elem 475
Wanamaker Elem
475 students
- Indian Hills E 440
Indian Hills Elementary
440 students
What this shows Farley Elementary reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farley Elementary compares
Farley Elementary 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 38% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Kansas - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$12,682
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Asian 6.9%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Farley Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Washburn reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
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
Shawnee Heights Elem
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 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 (~596 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farley Elementary
How many students attend Farley Elementary?
Farley Elementary has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 621 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Farley Elementary is 14.5:1, which is 5% 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 Farley Elementary?
26.6% of students at Farley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Farley Elementary is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farley Elementary?
Farley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Farley Elementary rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Farley Elementary ranks #12 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 Auburn Washburn?
Besides Farley Elementary, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), and Jay Shideler Elementary (492 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.