- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Meadows Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Meadows Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001114
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadows Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #8 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadows Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #8 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Meadows Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 201226001114 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 12.6:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Meadows Elementary held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.3 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Meadows Elementary 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 417
Meadows Elementary
417 students
What this shows Meadows Elementary reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meadows Elementary compares
Meadows Elementary 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 82% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Kansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Meadows Elementary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadows Elementary'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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meadows Elementary
How many students attend Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadows Elementary is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Meadows Elementary?
77.9% of students at Meadows Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadows Elementary?
Meadows Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Meadows Elementary rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadows Elementary ranks #8 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 Meadows Elementary, 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.