- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Mceachron Elem
Federal NCES profile for Mceachron Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001456
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mceachron Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mceachron Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mceachron Elem ranks #10 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Mceachron Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 201226001456 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.1:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Mceachron Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Mceachron 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 422
Mceachron Elem
422 students
What this shows Mceachron Elem reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mceachron Elem compares
Mceachron Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 43.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 18.7%
African American 13.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.8, Mceachron 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 Mceachron Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mceachron 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mceachron Elem
How many students attend Mceachron Elem?
Mceachron Elem has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mceachron Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Mceachron Elem is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mceachron Elem?
62.9% of students at Mceachron Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mceachron Elem?
The largest demographic group at Mceachron Elem is White at 43.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mceachron Elem?
Mceachron Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Mceachron Elem rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Mceachron Elem ranks #10 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 Mceachron 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.