- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
Jay Shideler Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jay Shideler Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200320001072
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay Shideler Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jay Shideler Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Shideler Elementary ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jay Shideler Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 200320001072 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 12:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Jay Shideler Elementary shrank from 567 students in 2022-23 to 519 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Jay Shideler 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
- Farley Element 596
Farley Elementary
596 students
- This school 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 Jay Shideler Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jay Shideler Elementary compares
Jay Shideler Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 71% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Kansas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Jay Shideler Elementary is less 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 Jay Shideler Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay Shideler 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
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 elementary schools in Topeka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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
Elmont Elem
Standard public school
303 students 14.4:1 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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jay Shideler Elementary
How many students attend Jay Shideler Elementary?
Jay Shideler Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay Shideler Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay Shideler Elementary is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jay Shideler Elementary?
12.5% of students at Jay Shideler Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jay Shideler Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jay Shideler Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay Shideler Elementary?
Jay Shideler Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Jay Shideler Elementary rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Shideler Elementary ranks #3 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 Auburn Washburn?
Besides Jay Shideler Elementary, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), and Farley Elementary (596 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.