Enrollment
447
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 201226001116
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School — Topeka, KS
Federal NCES profile for Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Kansas avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+102% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School reports 447 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Kansas state mean of 14.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 102% above the Kansas average and 67% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 224 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Topeka Public Schools spends $17,260 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.8% from local sources (property taxes), 72.4% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 102% | 42.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 102% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Kansas — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,260
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 224 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 447 Top 77% in Kansas — larger than 23% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.4% +102% vs state
NCES ID 201226001116
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 20.1%
White 19.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 224:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 157
Out-of-school suspensions 78
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Topeka Public Schools, which includes Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School.
$17,260
Per student
0%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.8%
State 72.4%
Federal 13.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Similar other schools in Topeka
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jardine Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Farley Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ross Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Logan Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Wanamaker Elem
Standard public school
475 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Heights Elem
Standard public school
429 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
How many students attend Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School has 447 students enrolled. It is a other school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is 10.8:1, which is 25% lower than the Kansas average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
86.4% of students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School?
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.