State Street Elem

www.topekapublicschools.net/

456 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

State Street Elementary is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving students as part of the Topeka Public Schools district (USD 501). Situated in the Oakland neighborhood of North Topeka, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger urban school district, State Street emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school within the district’s comprehensive educational framework.

Like many schools within the Topeka Public Schools system, State Street Elementary is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its local community. The school utilizes the district’s curriculum standards and resources to support student achievement, while often participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at literacy, numeracy, and community engagement. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular activities, or school-specific policies, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

456

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for State Street Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	217
Black	31
Asian	2
Two or More	48
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
217 (47.6 %)
White
150 (32.9 %)
Two or More
48 (10.5 %)
Black
31 (6.8 %)
American Indian
6 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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)235-7280
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	326
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 41

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 71