TOPEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Topeka Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westview School Corporation school district, located in Topeka, IN with about 307 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Topeka Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Topeka Elementary School, located at 39 Main Street in Topeka, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Westview School Corporation. As a rural community school, it plays a central role in the lives of local families, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive social environment for children in their formative years. The school is characterized by a commitment to foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Topeka Elementary serves as a vital hub for the small, tight-knit Topeka community. The school environment typically emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, benefiting from the close collaboration between dedicated educators, students, and involved parents. By prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to instill a love for learning while upholding the community values reflective of its location in LaGrange County.

For more information, contact Topeka Elementary School at (260) 593-2897 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

Main St 39
Topeka, IN 46571-0038
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TOPEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Topeka, IN with about 307 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
307
Teachers:
22.45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 307 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TOPEKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
47.6%
Male
52.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.