- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201226001116
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School ranks #12 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 201226001116 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 11.5:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 447
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
447 students
What this shows Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School compares
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 102% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 75.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.7, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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
Shawnee Heights Elem
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 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 (~447 students)
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 public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.7/100.
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 45/100 (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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School ranks #12 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 Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.