NORTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Northern Hills Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Seaman school district, located in Topeka, KS with about 461 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 29 teachers, Northern Hills Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Northern Hills Elementary, located at 5620 NW Topeka Blvd in Topeka, Kansas, is a public school serving students in the Seaman Unified School District 345. As a core component of the northern Topeka community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and character building. The school serves a diverse student population, working to prepare them for success in their transition to middle school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Northern Hills is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement. The school actively encourages families to participate in their child’s education, hosting various school-wide events and programs that promote a sense of belonging. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, Northern Hills strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are equipped with the skills and confidence to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Northern Hills Elementary at (785) 286-2992 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5620 NW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66617
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NORTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Topeka, KS with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Seaman
Total Students:
461
Teachers:
29.4
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 461 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.