Enrollment
294
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Lowman Hill Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lowman Hill Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001451
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowman Hill Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowman Hill Elem has class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowman Hill Elem ranks #16 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowman Hill Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowman Hill Elem
Lowman Hill Elem is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 80.5% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 96 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Topeka's public schools, it stands alongside Jardine Elementary (729 students): Lowman Hill Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students) and Topeka West High (971 students) alongside Lowman Hill 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 Lowman Hill Elem compares
Lowman Hill 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 89% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 19% in Kansas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
White 36.7%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 11.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Lowman Hill Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Topeka Public Schools, which includes Lowman Hill Elem.
$16,138
Per student
+4%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 72.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 Lowman Hill Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowman Hill Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
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
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lowman Hill Elem
How many students attend Lowman Hill Elem?
Lowman Hill Elem has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowman Hill Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowman Hill Elem is 10.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Lowman Hill Elem?
80.5% of students at Lowman Hill Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowman Hill Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lowman Hill Elem is Hispanic or Latino at 37.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowman Hill Elem?
Lowman Hill Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Lowman Hill Elem rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowman Hill Elem ranks #16 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 Lowman Hill Elem a good school?
Lowman Hill Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Lowman Hill Elem, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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