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Elementary· 7 schools in district

Elmont Elem

6432 NW Elmont Rd, Topeka, KS 66618Seaman →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–06Non-Charter
324
Students
Total enrolled
$12,723
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
48/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 324 students in grades KG–06 in Topeka, Kansas.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,723 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 48th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Elmont Elem is a mid-sized elementary in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades KG–06 with 324 students. The district invests $12,723 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 24% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Elmont Elem

324
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
24%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 163 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility24%
National avg 52% · 77 students
Student Composition
84%
9%
Asian2%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black2%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201149000684

Academic Outcomes at Elmont Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
48
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 48th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 72th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66618

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,723Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,723
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,598
Student Support$2,417
Administration$1,527
Operations$1,908
Other$1,272
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,723 spent per student, an estimated $5,636 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
70%
21%
State government
70.3%
Local (property tax)
20.7%
Federal programs
9.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Logan ElementaryWest Indianola ElemNorthern Hills ElementaryNorth Fairview
↓
Middle
Seaman Middle School
↓
High School
Seaman High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 06
Location—
CountyShawnee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSeaman →
Phone: (785)286-8450
NCES ID: 201149000684
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Topeka seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Seaman
High
Seaman High
1,239 students · 09–12
● 42 opp31% FRL
Elem
Logan Elementary
624 students · PK–06
● 37 opp61% FRL
Mid
Seaman Middle School
585 students · 07–08
● 42 opp37% FRL
Elem
West Indianola Elem
426 students · KG–06
● 48 opp26% FRL
Elem
Northern Hills Elementary
387 students · KG–06
● 42 opp42% FRL
Elem
North Fairview
305 students · KG–06
● 42 opp32% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
6432 NW Elmont Rd, Topeka, KS 66618
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.