Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

www.topekapublicschools.net/

420 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

420

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	119
Black	152
Asian	4
Two or More	48
American Indian	1

Black
152 (36.2 %)
Hispanic
119 (28.3 %)
White
96 (22.9 %)
Two or More
48 (11.4 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Topeka Public Schools
Phone:	(785)235-7330
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	420
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 71