Northern Hills Elementary

387 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

387

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	299
Hispanic	37
Black	17
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
299 (77.3 %)
Hispanic
37 (9.6 %)
Two or More
22 (5.7 %)
Black
17 (4.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)286-2992
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 45

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 53