West Indianola Elementary

Summary:

West Indianola Elementary is a public elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, serving 426 students in grades K-6 and part of the Seaman School District.

West Indianola Elementary is a standout school, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Kansas elementary schools over the past 5 years. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Seaman district and state averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in Science where 65.62% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 33.95% for the district and 32.28% for the state. The school's ability to support the success of diverse student subgroups, including those with disabilities and from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also a notable strength.

While West Indianola Elementary outperforms the district and state, the nearby Northern Hills Elementary and Elmont Elementary schools within the Seaman district also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 40-50% of Kansas elementary schools. In contrast, schools in the Topeka Public Schools district generally perform below the state and Seaman district averages, with several schools ranking in the bottom 25% of Kansas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4201 NW Brickyard Rd
       Topeka, KS  66618


(785) 286-8550

District: Seaman

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,588 Help


Students who attend West Indianola Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Seaman Middle School
High:    Seaman High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Indianola Elementary ranks better than 76.9% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Seaman School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Indianola Elementary is 14.1, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Seaman School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Indianola Elementary is $7,588, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Seaman School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Indianola Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Indianola Elementary 151st of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See West Indianola Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Seaman:

SchoolDigger ranks Seaman 104th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Indianola Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.99 330th 585 43.6%
2007 43.93 421st 600 29.8%
2008 33.40 483rd 614 21.3%
2009 54.27 351st 621 43.5%
2010 63.88 258th 630 59.0%
2011 55.56 356th 631 43.6%
2012 65.59 258th 660 60.9%
2013 64.04 285th 668 57.3%
2015 69.96 169th 678 75.1%
2016 78.40 109th 656 83.4%
2017 66.95 195th 659 70.4%
2018 60.66 233rd 656 64.5%
2019 59.36 246th 667 63.1%
2021 75.11 131st 670 80.4%
2022 70.69 156th 668 76.6%
2023 62.75 208th 660 68.5%
2024 71.25 151st 653 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.16 102nd 193 47.2%
2021 68.57 41st 214 80.8%
2022 84.85 24th 305 92.1%
2023 78.66 34th 296 88.5%
2024 83.75 24th 306 92.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 238th 512 53.5%
2019 45.80 287th 509 43.6%
2021 87.59 16th 494 96.8%
2022 78.56 47th 512 90.8%
2023 59.99 186th 541 65.6%
2024 73.20 87th 546 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.95 292nd 574 49.1%
2019 60.70 219th 591 62.9%
2021 71.89 137th 591 76.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.16 102nd 193 47.2%
2021 68.57 41st 214 80.8%
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Rank History for Male students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.00 138th 575 76.0%
2019 59.04 212th 586 63.8%
2021 75.25 114th 605 81.2%
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Rank History for White students at West Indianola Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.08 237th 574 58.7%
2019 49.71 290th 592 51.0%
2021 64.13 182nd 587 69.0%
2022 62.36 186th 596 68.8%
2023 56.74 231st 584 60.4%
2024 63.73 177th 579 69.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Indianola Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 271 4 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 280
1989 259 6 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 272
1990 269 4 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1991 271 3 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1992 275 3 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 251 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1994 258 2 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 271
1995 261 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 261 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 253 1 2 9 3 n/a n/a 0 268
1998 253 1 2 8 3 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 238 2 3 10 2 n/a n/a 0 255
2000 232 4 3 9 5 n/a n/a 0 253
2001 225 4 3 9 5 n/a n/a 0 246
2002 214 6 6 8 8 n/a n/a 0 242
2003 214 6 6 8 8 n/a n/a 0 242
2004 218 6 6 5 7 n/a n/a 1 243
2005 208 5 0 2 2 n/a n/a 16 233
2006 258 10 2 8 7 n/a n/a 5 290
2007 272 3 2 4 6 n/a n/a 10 297
2008 273 3 4 3 4 n/a n/a 22 309
2009 265 8 4 2 4 n/a n/a 30 313
2010 277 5 2 11 3 0 24 0 322
2011 278 5 6 10 3 0 24 0 326
2012 289 3 7 9 3 0 23 0 334
2013 289 2 7 12 2 0 22 0 334
2014 280 4 7 12 0 0 17 0 320
2015 290 1 7 12 1 0 19 0 330
2016 296 2 7 14 1 0 19 0 339
2017 361 2 5 26 5 0 29 0 428
2018 373 4 4 30 7 0 27 0 445
2019 393 7 5 32 5 0 23 0 465
2020 407 9 4 39 6 0 17 0 482
2021 371 9 3 47 8 0 19 0 457
2022 367 9 4 48 7 0 15 0 450
2023 344 10 2 48 4 0 18 0 426

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 West Indianola Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.0 18.6 0
1989 272 14.0 19.4 n/a
1990 281 14.5 19.3 0
1991 281 14.9 18.8 n/a
1992 287 14.8 19.3 2.4
1993 262 14.9 17.6 2.3
1994 271 14.9 18.2 3.3
1995 273 15.6 17.5 4
1996 273 15.6 17.5 4
1997 268 15.7 17.1 5.6
1998 267 16.0 16.7 6.4
1999 255 17.0 15.0 6.7
2000 253 17.0 14.9 7.5
2001 246 17.1 14.4 7.3
2002 242 17.5 13.8 8.7
2003 242 17.5 13.8 8.7
2004 243 17.5 13.9 8.3
2005 233 17.5 13.3 14.7
2006 290 18.0 16.1 18.2
2007 297 20.0 14.9 20.2
2008 309 18.5 16.7 15
2009 313 18.0 17.4 19.4
2010 322 20.0 16.1 17.7
2011 326 19.0 17.1 18.1
2012 334 21.8 15.2 18.6
2013 334 21.5 15.5 21.9
2014 320 21.7 14.7 18.8
2015 330 20.0 16.5 21.5
2016 339 20.0 16.9 19.5
2017 428 27.5 15.5 22.9
2018 445 29.0 15.3 22.5
2019 465 29.0 16.0 23.4
2020 482 30.3 15.8 24.5
2021 457 30.3 15.0 24.1
2022 450 29.0 15.5 24.9
2023 426 30.1 14.1 26.3

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 West Indianola Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 280 15.0 18.6 0
1989 272 14.0 19.4 n/a
1990 281 14.5 19.3 0
1991 281 14.9 18.8 n/a
1992 287 14.8 19.3 2.4
1993 262 14.9 17.6 2.3
1994 271 14.9 18.2 3.3
1995 273 15.6 17.5 4
1996 273 15.6 17.5 4
1997 268 15.7 17.1 5.6
1998 267 16.0 16.7 6.4
1999 255 17.0 15.0 6.7
2000 253 17.0 14.9 7.5
2001 246 17.1 14.4 7.3
2002 242 17.5 13.8 8.7
2003 242 17.5 13.8 8.7
2004 243 17.5 13.9 8.3
2005 233 17.5 13.3 14.7
2006 290 18.0 16.1 18.2
2007 297 20.0 14.9 20.2
2008 309 18.5 16.7 15
2009 313 18.0 17.4 19.4
2010 322 20.0 16.1 17.7
2011 326 19.0 17.1 18.1
2012 334 21.8 15.2 18.6
2013 334 21.5 15.5 21.9
2014 320 21.7 14.7 18.8
2015 330 20.0 16.5 21.5
2016 339 20.0 16.9 19.5
2017 428 27.5 15.5 22.9
2018 445 29.0 15.3 22.5
2019 465 29.0 16.0 23.4
2020 482 30.3 15.8 24.5
2021 457 30.3 15.0 24.1
2022 450 29.0 15.5 24.9
2023 426 30.1 14.1 26.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Indianola Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $437 (5.8%) $7,151 (94.2%) $7,588

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Indianola Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 246th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 208th of 660 Elementary schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Indianola Elementary)3930.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)33.935.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Indianola Elementary)52.445.8
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Seaman)4646.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Indianola Elementary)5239.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)54.745.4
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Indianola Elementary)45.239.4
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)47.639
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Indianola Elementary)46.347.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)45.643.4
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Indianola Elementary)33.339
 5.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)38.735.3
 3.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (West Indianola Elementary)49.357.3
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Seaman)4648.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Indianola Elementary)52.158.6
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Seaman)50.546.1
 4.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Indianola Elementary)35.248.3
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Seaman)47.843.8
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students465426
 8.4%
African American710
 42.9%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic3248
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White393344
 12.5%
Two or More Races2318
 21.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.4%26.3%
 2.9%


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Students at West Indianola Elementary are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

West Indianola Elementary ranks 151st of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Indianola Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Seaman Middle School
High : Seaman High

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended West Indianola Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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