Enrollment
248
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, IN
Topeka Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Topeka Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181311002078
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Topeka Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Topeka Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Topeka, IN.
School address
District: Westview School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181311002078 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Topeka Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Topeka Elementary School
Topeka Elementary School is a small elementary school in Topeka, Indiana, enrolling 248 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Topeka Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Indiana schools and 29% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 186 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Topeka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westview Elementary School (348 students): Topeka Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 13.4:1).
Westview School Corporation also operates Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students) and Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students) alongside Topeka Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Topeka Elementary School compares
Topeka Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.8, Topeka Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westview School Corporation, which includes Topeka Elementary School.
$13,052
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 51.5%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Topeka Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Topeka Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Topeka
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~248 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Topeka Elementary School
How many students attend Topeka Elementary School?
Topeka Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topeka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Topeka Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% 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 Topeka Elementary School?
31.5% of students at Topeka Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Topeka Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Topeka Elementary School is White at 96.0% of enrollment, in Topeka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Topeka Elementary School?
Topeka Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Topeka Elementary School rank among public schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Topeka Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Topeka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Topeka on the city page.
Is Topeka Elementary School a good school?
Topeka Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westview School Corporation?
Besides Topeka Elementary School, Westview School Corporation also operates Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students), Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students), and Westview Elementary School (348 students). See the Westview School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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