- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Lowman Hill Elem shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 201226001451 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 10.9:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Lowman Hill Elem shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lowman Hill Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 294
Lowman Hill Elem
294 students
What this shows Lowman Hill Elem reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowman Hill Elem compares
Lowman Hill Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~294 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.