WILLIAMS SCIENCE AND FINE ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Topeka Public Schools school district, located in Topeka, KS with about 555 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School, located in Topeka, Kansas, is a specialized educational institution within the Topeka Public Schools district. As a magnet school, it distinguishes itself by offering a robust curriculum that integrates rigorous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) instruction with a comprehensive fine arts program. This dual focus is designed to nurture both analytical and creative thinking, allowing students to explore their interests through hands-on scientific discovery and artistic expression, such as music, visual arts, and performance.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded academic experience that prepares students for future success in a diverse and evolving world. By leveraging its unique magnet status, Williams fosters a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to innovate and problem-solve. With its central location on Monroe Street, the school serves as a hub for academic engagement, drawing students who are eager to participate in a curriculum that balances the discipline of the laboratory with the enrichment of the arts.

For more information, contact Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School at (785) 235-7330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1301 SE Monroe St
Topeka, KS 66612-1161
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WILLIAMS SCIENCE AND FINE ARTS MAGNET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Topeka, KS with about 555 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
555
Teachers:
43.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

* 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 555 students

Black or African American
35.7%
Hispanic/Latino
25.6%
White
22.2%
Two or more races
15.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.