- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Topeka Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 181311002078 · Topeka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 11.3:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students)
Topeka Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Topeka Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview Jr-Sr
Westview Jr-Sr High School
654 students
- Shipshewana-Sc
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch
349 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
348 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
332 students
- This school 248
Topeka Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Topeka Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Topeka Elementary School compares
Topeka Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,805
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Westview School Corporation reports $13,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~248 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.