- Enrollment
- 1,218
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Shawnee Heights Elem
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Heights Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201218001134
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Heights Elem earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Shawnee Heights Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights Elem ranks #5 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Heights · Kansas
NCES ID 201218001134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Shawnee Heights Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201218001134 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 13.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students)
Shawnee Heights Elem held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.6 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Shawnee Heights Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights High
1,218 students
- Berryton Elem
Berryton Elem
560 students
- Shawnee Height
Shawnee Heights Middle
540 students
- Tecumseh South 464
Tecumseh South Elem
464 students
- Tecumseh North 435
Tecumseh North Elem
435 students
- This school 429
Shawnee Heights Elem
429 students
What this shows Shawnee Heights Elem reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shawnee Heights Elem compares
Shawnee Heights 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Kansas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,340
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Shawnee Heights Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Heights reports $12,340 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shawnee Heights Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berryton Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh South Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh North Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Heights Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Heights Elem
How many students attend Shawnee Heights Elem?
Shawnee Heights Elem has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Heights Elem is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Shawnee Heights Elem?
27.0% of students at Shawnee Heights Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Heights Elem?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Heights Elem is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Heights Elem?
Shawnee Heights Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Shawnee Heights Elem rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Heights Elem ranks #5 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 Shawnee Heights?
Besides Shawnee Heights Elem, Shawnee Heights also operates Shawnee Heights High (1,218 students), Berryton Elem (560 students), and Shawnee Heights Middle (540 students). See the Shawnee Heights district page for the complete list.