- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
Northern Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northern Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201149002085
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern Hills Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Elementary ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Northern Hills Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 201149002085 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 13.6:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman High (1,190 students)
Northern Hills Elementary grew from 387 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Northern Hills Elementary 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
- This school 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- West Indianola 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- Elmont Elem 303
Elmont Elem
303 students
What this shows Northern Hills Elementary reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern Hills Elementary compares
Northern Hills Elementary is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▼ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Kansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$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 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Northern Hills Elementary is more 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 Northern Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seaman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Indianola Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmont Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern Hills Elementary'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
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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
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
North Fairview
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern Hills Elementary
How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Northern Hills Elementary?
35.4% of students at Northern Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northern Hills Elementary is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Northern Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern Hills Elementary ranks #6 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 Northern Hills Elementary, 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.