- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
North Fairview
Federal NCES profile for North Fairview, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201149001942
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fairview earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Fairview has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Fairview ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
North Fairview held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 201149001942 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.2:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman High (1,190 students)
North Fairview held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
North Fairview in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaman High
Seaman High
1,190 students
- Seaman Middle
Seaman Middle School
560 students
- Logan Elementa
Logan Elementary
558 students
- Northern Hills 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- West Indianola 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- This school 278
North Fairview
278 students
What this shows North Fairview reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fairview compares
North Fairview 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$12,171
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, North Fairview is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seaman reports $12,171 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Fairview Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fairview's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Topeka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Standard public school
492 students 12:1 students per teacher
Indian Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Northern Hills Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
West Indianola Elem
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Central
Standard public school
318 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Elmont Elem
Standard public school
303 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~278 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fairview
How many students attend North Fairview?
North Fairview has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fairview?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fairview is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 North Fairview?
26.9% of students at North Fairview are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fairview?
The largest demographic group at North Fairview is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fairview?
North Fairview has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 North Fairview rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, North Fairview ranks #3 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Seaman?
Besides North Fairview, Seaman also operates Seaman High (1,190 students), Seaman Middle School (560 students), and Logan Elementary (558 students). See the Seaman district page for the complete list.