- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, KS
West Indianola Elem
Federal NCES profile for West Indianola Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201149000690
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Indianola Elem earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Indianola Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Indianola Elem ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Indianola Elem held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 201149000690 · Topeka, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 13.2:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaman High (1,190 students)
West Indianola Elem held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
West Indianola Elem 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
- Northern Hills 408
Northern Hills Elementary
408 students
- This school 395
West Indianola Elem
395 students
- Elmont Elem 303
Elmont Elem
303 students
What this shows West Indianola Elem reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Indianola Elem compares
West Indianola 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 52% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, West Indianola Elem is less 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 West Indianola Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seaman Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Logan Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elmont Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Indianola Elem'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
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Northern Hills Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.6:1 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Indianola Elem
How many students attend West Indianola Elem?
West Indianola Elem has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Indianola Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at West Indianola Elem is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 West Indianola Elem?
20.7% of students at West Indianola Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Indianola Elem?
The largest demographic group at West Indianola Elem is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Indianola Elem?
West Indianola Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 West Indianola Elem rank among elementary schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, West Indianola Elem ranks #5 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 West Indianola Elem, 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.