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.
Topeka, IN 46571-0038
(260) 593-2897
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westview School Corporation
- 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
* 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.
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.