Topeka Elementary School

Q: Is Topeka Elementary School a good school?

Topeka Elementary School ranks 369 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Topeka Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-4 in Topeka, Indiana, with a student population of 267. The school is part of the Westview School Corporation, which is ranked 17th out of 381 school districts in Indiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Topeka Elementary School's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.16%) and Math (56.86%) lower than the Westview School Corporation's scores (53.57% and 63.53%, respectively). The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 212 out of 1,016 Indiana elementary schools (2022-2023) to 732 out of 1,036 (2013-2014). Additionally, Topeka Elementary School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.9% in 2020-2021 to 9.4% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Topeka Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School and Meadowview Elementary School, which are also part of the Westview School Corporation. However, Topeka Elementary School's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than the nearby Lakeland Intermediate School and West Noble Primary School, which are in different school districts. The school's spending per student ($12,748 in 2021-2022) is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, suggesting a need to evaluate the effectiveness of these investments in improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-4

138 School St.
Topeka, IN 46571

(260) 593-2897

District: Westview School Corporation

SchoolDigger Rank:
369^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,748

Students who attend Topeka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westview Elementary School
High:	Westview Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 263

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Topeka Elementary School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Westview School Corporation District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Topeka Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Westview School Corporation District. Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (1.9%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Westview School Corporation District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Topeka Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Westview School Corporation District! (See more...)

Compare Topeka Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Topeka Elementary School is $12,748. 1 elementary schools in the Westview School Corporation District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Topeka Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Westview School Corporation:

SchoolDigger ranks Westview School Corporation 17^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Topeka Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	71.92	223^rd	959	76.7%
2006	74.81	189^th	961	80.3%
2007	71.56	255^th	985	74.1%
2008	79.21	142^nd	996	85.7%
2009	73.55	236^th	1003	76.5%
2010	53.69	558^th	1009	44.7%
2011	49.45	635^th	1025	38.0%
2012	61.53	427^th	1015	57.9%
2013	34.67	799^th	1035	22.8%
2014	41.40	732^nd	1036	29.3%
2015	49.98	594^th	1040	42.9%
2016	55.89	529^th	1046	49.4%
2017	54.72	538^th	1033	47.9%
2018	66.72	365^th	1027	64.5%
2019	75.89	221^st	1031	78.6%
2021	70.05	299^th	1016	70.6%
2022	51.50	529^th	1020	48.1%
2023	76.59	212^th	1016	79.1%
2024	63.74	369^th	1010	63.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Topeka Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	426	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
1989	442	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
1990	465	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1991	373	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1992	352	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1993	342	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	348
1994	342	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
1995	360	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1996	360	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
1997	373	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1998	367	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
1999	352	4	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	360
2000	341	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2001	344	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2002	322	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2003	322	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	329
2004	328	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2005	301	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	312
2006	332	0	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2007	314	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	3	326
2008	348	1	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	4	359
2009	340	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	5	351
2010	352	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	5	363
2011	351	0	0	3	0	0	6	0	360
2012	374	0	0	8	0	2	4	0	388
2013	381	0	0	4	0	1	2	0	388
2014	364	1	0	5	0	2	2	0	374
2015	350	1	0	4	1	1	3	0	360
2016	315	0	2	4	0	0	1	0	322
2017	312	0	5	3	0	0	2	0	322
2018	300	0	2	3	0	0	2	0	307
2019	311	0	1	7	0	0	2	0	321
2020	308	0	1	8	0	0	2	0	319
2021	269	0	2	10	0	0	5	0	286
2022	265	1	2	9	0	0	5	0	282
2023	253	1	2	7	0	0	4	0	267
2024	251	1	2	5	0	0	4	0	263

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Topeka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	435	23.9	18.2	6
1989	447	25.9	17.2	5.6
1990	469	24.9	18.8	7.5
1991	375	20.5	18.2	4.5
1992	357	20.5	17.4	6.7
1993	348	20.5	17.0	8.3
1994	347	19.9	17.4	6.9
1995	364	20.1	18.1	8.2
1996	364	20.1	18.1	8.2
1997	378	20.6	18.3	10.6
1998	373	21.0	17.8	5.9
1999	360	21.4	16.8	13.9
2000	348	23.0	15.1	10.9
2001	347	22.2	15.6	11.5
2002	329	20.1	16.4	16.4
2003	329	20.1	16.4	16.4
2004	335	19.5	17.2	17.6
2005	312	19.0	16.4	20.8
2006	340	21.6	15.7	35.6
2007	326	n/a	n/a	37.2
2008	359	21.7	16.5	38.9
2009	351	21.8	16.1	58.1
2010	363	22.2	16.3	65.9
2011	360	21.1	16.9	56.9
2012	388	22.6	17.1	54.9
2013	388	27.6	14.0	50.8
2014	374	25.6	14.6	44.7
2015	360	26.0	13.8	45.6
2016	322	23.0	14.0	44.7
2017	322	22.4	14.3	42.2
2018	307	22.4	13.6	35.8
2019	321	22.4	14.2	36.1
2020	319	23.4	13.6	42.9
2021	286	24.4	11.6	37.4
2022	282	22.0	12.8	29.4
2023	267	22.0	12.1	40.1
2024	263	20.5	12.8	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Topeka Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	435	23.9	18.2	6
1989	447	25.9	17.2	5.6
1990	469	24.9	18.8	7.5
1991	375	20.5	18.2	4.5
1992	357	20.5	17.4	6.7
1993	348	20.5	17.0	8.3
1994	347	19.9	17.4	6.9
1995	364	20.1	18.1	8.2
1996	364	20.1	18.1	8.2
1997	378	20.6	18.3	10.6
1998	373	21.0	17.8	5.9
1999	360	21.4	16.8	13.9
2000	348	23.0	15.1	10.9
2001	347	22.2	15.6	11.5
2002	329	20.1	16.4	16.4
2003	329	20.1	16.4	16.4
2004	335	19.5	17.2	17.6
2005	312	19.0	16.4	20.8
2006	340	21.6	15.7	35.6
2007	326	n/a	n/a	37.2
2008	359	21.7	16.5	38.9
2009	351	21.8	16.1	58.1
2010	363	22.2	16.3	65.9
2011	360	21.1	16.9	56.9
2012	388	22.6	17.1	54.9
2013	388	27.6	14.0	50.8
2014	374	25.6	14.6	44.7
2015	360	26.0	13.8	45.6
2016	322	23.0	14.0	44.7
2017	322	22.4	14.3	42.2
2018	307	22.4	13.6	35.8
2019	321	22.4	14.2	36.1
2020	319	23.4	13.6	42.9
2021	286	24.4	11.6	37.4
2022	282	22.0	12.8	29.4
2023	267	22.0	12.1	40.1
2024	263	20.5	12.8	47.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Topeka Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$876 (8.9%)	$8,931 (91.1%)	$9,806
2020	$965 (9.6%)	$9,049 (90.4%)	$10,015
2021	$1,663 (14.2%)	$10,029 (85.8%)	$11,692
2022	$2,678 (21.0%)	$10,070 (79.0%)	$12,748

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Topeka Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 221^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 212^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Elementary School)	50.9	35.2	15.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westview School Corporation)	51.1	46.3	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Topeka Elementary School)	62.3	68.5	6.2%
3rd Grade Math (Westview School Corporation)	74.2	73.9	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Elementary School)	63.8	51.9	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westview School Corporation)	60.1	59.8	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Topeka Elementary School)	65.5	68.5	3%
4th Grade Math (Westview School Corporation)	68.8	67.4	1.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Topeka Elementary School)	70.7	59.3	11.4%
4th Grade Science (Westview School Corporation)	67.5	54.9	12.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	321	267	16.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	7	7
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	311	253	18.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.1%	40.1%	3.9%

Schools Near Topeka Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Topeka Elementary School	Public	K-4	138 School St.	Topeka	46571	LaGrange County	Westview School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 593-2897	263	21	12.8	47.1%	251 (95.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	63.7	369^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.5%		76.6	212^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.1%	157	35.4	48.2					42.2	60.4	53.7					56.9		$12,748	$2,678	$10,070
West Noble Primary School	Public	PK, KG-1	500 W Union St	Ligonier	46767	Noble County	West Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 894-3191	342	23	14.8	58.8%	153 (44.7%)	1 (0.3%)	182 (53.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)								(n/a)																$10,655	$1,065	$9,591
Meadowview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7950 W 050 S	Shipshewana	46565	LaGrange County	Westview School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 768-7702	337	23	14.6	29.7%	325 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	97.4	12^th of 1010 public elementary schools	98.8%		87.8	90^th of 1016 public elementary schools	91.1%	78	73.2	72.1					72.7	89.3	88.5					88.9		$13,752	$1,158	$12,594
West Noble Elementary School	Public	2-4	5294 N Us 33	Ligonier	46767	Noble County	West Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 894-3191	488	29	16.8	67.6%	205 (42.0%)	3 (0.6%)	273 (55.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	26.3	758^th of 1010 public elementary schools	25.0%		27.4	752^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	26.0%	6	17.4	26.8					22.1	35.9	39.0					37.5		$9,967	$535	$9,432
Millersburg Elementary- Middle School	Public	K-8	203 E Main St	Millersburg	46543	Elkhart County	Fairfield Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(574) 642-3074	352	22	15.7	25.0%	337 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	71.6	277^th of 1010 public elementary schools	72.6%		74.2	240^th of 1016 public elementary schools	76.4%	37	54.1	45.8	44.9	31.0	44.0	51.7	45.6	78.4	62.5	59.2	48.3	56.0	55.2	60.8	34.7	$10,832	$578	$10,254
Rome City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Jefferson St	Rome City	46784	Noble County	East Noble School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 854-3241	194	14	13.5	50.0%	170 (87.6%)	2 (1.0%)	14 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	24.4	774^th of 1010 public elementary schools	23.4%		26	770^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.2%	4	33.3	31.8	25.6				29.7	33.3	36.4	15.4				26.4	7.7	$11,850	$1,208	$10,642
Wolcott Mills Elementary School	Public	PK	108 Meyers Street	Wolcottville	46795	LaGrange County	Lakeland School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 499-2450	20	2	13.3	20.0%	19 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																$10,488	$620	$9,867
Lakeland Primary School	Public	K-2	1 LeMaster Cir	LaGrange	46761	LaGrange County	Lakeland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 499-2430	311	27	11.7	50.5%	229 (73.6%)	1 (0.3%)	73 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)								(n/a)																$10,715	$1,311	$9,404
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary School	Public	K-4	325 W Middlebury St.	Shipshewana	46565	LaGrange County	Westview School Corporation	No	No	No	No	(260) 768-4158	362	26	14.1	28.5%	347 (95.9%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	85.5	119^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.2%		81.6	164^th of 1016 public elementary schools	83.9%	45	48.4	62.9					56.1	69.4	74.3					72.0		$8,286	$1,343	$6,943
Lakeland Intermediate School	Public	3-6	1055 E 075 N	LaGrange	46761	LaGrange County	Lakeland School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 499-2480	445	29	15.3	60.2%	315 (70.8%)	2 (0.4%)	107 (24.0%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	31.2	721^st of 1010 public elementary schools	28.6%		34.1	686^th of 1016 public elementary schools	32.5%	35	29.4	33.0	28.4	24.6			28.8	43.5	28.7	24.8	23.7			29.5	25.7	$10,446	$942	$9,505

Frequently Asked Questions about Topeka Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Topeka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Topeka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westview Elementary School
High : Westview Junior-Senior High School

Is Topeka Elementary School a good school?

Topeka Elementary School ranks 369^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Topeka Elementary School?

Students at Topeka Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Topeka Elementary School in?

Westview School Corporation

How many students attend Topeka Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 263 students attended Topeka Elementary School.

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