Enrollment
558
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Logan Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Logan Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201149001953
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Logan Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Logan Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Elementary ranks #20 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Logan Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Logan Elementary
Logan Elementary is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 558 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 558 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 147 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #116, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Seaman spends $11,874 per pupil, 23% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's public schools, it stands alongside Jardine Elementary (729 students): Logan Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.4:1 vs 13.5:1).
Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students) and Seaman Middle School (560 students) alongside Logan 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 Logan Elementary compares
Logan 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Kansas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Logan Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seaman, which includes Logan Elementary.
$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 Logan Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaman Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elmont Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Logan Elementary'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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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
Farley Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ross Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 13.4:1 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
Similar other 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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Logan Elementary
How many students attend Logan Elementary?
Logan Elementary has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Logan Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Logan Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Logan Elementary?
54.0% of students at Logan Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Logan Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Logan Elementary is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Logan Elementary?
Logan Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Logan Elementary rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Logan Elementary ranks #20 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.
Is Logan Elementary a good school?
Logan Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Seaman?
Besides Logan Elementary, Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students), Seaman Middle School (560 students), and Northern Hills Elementary (408 students). See the Seaman district page for the complete list.
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