Landon Middle School

www.topekapublicschools.net/

457 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Landon Middle School, located at 731 SW Fairlawn Rd in Topeka, Kansas, is a key component of the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment. The school emphasizes core educational standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through various extracurricular activities and social-emotional learning initiatives, aiming to bridge the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Landon Middle School places a strong focus on community involvement and student development. By leveraging resources provided by the Topeka Public Schools district, the school works to prepare its diverse student body for future success by emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship. Families looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources can visit the official district website at [www.topekapublicschools.net](http://www.topekapublicschools.net/).

457

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Landon Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	183
Black	41
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
187 (40.9 %)
Hispanic
183 (40.0 %)
Two or More
45 (9.8 %)
Black
41 (9.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)438-4220
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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

Grade 6 151

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 164