Enrollment
492
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jay Shideler Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jay Shideler Elementary
Jay Shideler Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 492 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Kansas average.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #89.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 492 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Auburn Washburn spends $12,077 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Indian Hills Elementary (440 students): Jay Shideler Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 13.3:1).
Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students) and Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students) alongside Jay Shideler Elementary.
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 Jay Shideler Elementary compares
Jay Shideler Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,077
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Washburn, which includes Jay Shideler Elementary.
$12,077
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 67.0%
Federal 9.7%
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 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
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jay Shideler Elementary a good school?
Jay Shideler Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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