West Indianola Elem

426 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

West Indianola Elementary School, located on NW Brickyard Road in Topeka, Kansas, is a foundational part of the Seaman School District (USD 345). Serving a suburban community on the north side of Topeka, the school is known for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere and commitment to providing a balanced educational experience for students in the primary grades. The school emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering a supportive environment intended to help students build strong social and emotional foundations.

As part of the Seaman school system, West Indianola benefits from being integrated into a district that prioritizes community engagement, student wellness, and progressive instructional methods. The school serves as a central hub for families in the area, offering a traditional elementary experience that focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school within the district. With its dedicated staff and focus on individualized learning, West Indianola aims to create a welcoming environment that encourages student curiosity and long-term academic success.

426

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Indianola Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	48
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	18
American Indian	4

White
344 (80.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (11.3 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)
Black
10 (2.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Seaman
Phone:	(785)286-8550
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	81
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 59