- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Scott Dual Language Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001115
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Dual Language Magnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Dual Language Magnet has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks #12 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Scott Dual Language Magnet held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 201226001115 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 12.6:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Scott Dual Language Magnet held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 402
Scott Dual Language Magnet
402 students
What this shows Scott Dual Language Magnet reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scott Dual Language Magnet compares
Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 | 76.0% | ▲ 78% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
23.6%
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 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.8%
White 5.0%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Scott Dual Language Magnet is less 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 Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Dual Language Magnet'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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scott Dual Language Magnet
How many students attend Scott Dual Language Magnet?
Scott Dual Language Magnet has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Dual Language Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Dual Language Magnet 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 Scott Dual Language Magnet?
76.0% of students at Scott Dual Language Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Dual Language Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Scott Dual Language Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 89.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Dual Language Magnet?
Scott Dual Language Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Scott Dual Language Magnet rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Dual Language Magnet ranks #12 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 Scott Dual Language Magnet, 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.