Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Topeka Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Topeka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Topeka Elementary School's student population of 263 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Topeka Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Topeka Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
13%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Topeka Elementary School's ranking?
Topeka Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Topeka Elementary School often compared to?
Topeka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Topeka Elementary School?
263 students attend Topeka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Topeka Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Topeka Elementary School?
Topeka Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Topeka Elementary School offer ?
Topeka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Topeka Elementary School part of?
Topeka Elementary School is part of Westview School Corporation School District.
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