Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Summary:

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is an elementary school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 420 students. Despite being a magnet school focused on science and fine arts, the school has consistently performed poorly, ranking in the bottom quarter of Topeka Public Schools and the state of Kansas.

The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 14.89% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 21.33% for the Topeka Public Schools district and 33.55% for the state. The school's performance is especially low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students of low socioeconomic status, who rank in the bottom 10% of Kansas elementary schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.1% to 92.62% over the past few years, suggesting a high concentration of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School to other nearby elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools district, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Whitson Elementary, located just 2.4 miles away, has significantly higher test scores and a much higher statewide ranking (238th in 2023-2024). Despite the school's specialized focus and higher per-student spending, it has not been able to improve student outcomes over time, suggesting that the underlying issues may be more complex than just resources.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1301 SE Monroe St
       Topeka, KS  66612


(785) 235-7330

District: Topeka Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
616th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,909 Help


Students who attend Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School usually attend:

Middle:    Eisenhower Middle School
High:    Highland Park High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.2%
Hispanic:
28.3%
White:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Compare Details Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School ranks worse than 94.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 12th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.2%), Hispanic (28.3%), White (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is 10.7, which is the 2nd best among 14 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School is $12,909. 8 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School 616th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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Topeka Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Topeka Public Schools 245th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

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Rank History for all students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.68 483rd 585 17.4%
2007 14.28 548th 600 8.7%
2008 28.45 508th 614 17.3%
2009 26.13 526th 621 15.3%
2010 10.82 589th 630 6.5%
2011 24.98 552nd 631 12.5%
2012 15.37 603rd 660 8.6%
2013 14.43 604th 668 9.6%
2015 16.28 602nd 678 11.2%
2016 6.24 636th 656 3.0%
2017 6.55 638th 659 3.2%
2018 12.34 589th 656 10.2%
2019 16.76 579th 667 13.2%
2021 9.82 619th 670 7.6%
2022 7.82 641st 668 4.0%
2023 9.56 618th 660 6.4%
2024 9.33 616th 653 5.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.60 13th 15 13.3%
2019 23.72 17th 19 10.5%
2024 23.96 35th 41 14.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 137th 140 2.1%
2019 25.26 161st 193 16.6%
2021 18.71 189th 214 11.7%
2022 15.57 291st 305 4.6%
2023 18.28 268th 296 9.5%
2024 27.85 226th 306 26.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.40 447th 512 12.7%
2019 29.31 404th 509 20.6%
2021 8.28 492nd 494 0.4%
2022 15.54 481st 512 6.1%
2023 14.59 513th 541 5.2%
2024 15.11 513th 546 6.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.93 510th 574 11.1%
2019 22.27 486th 591 17.8%
2021 10.19 558th 591 5.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 137th 140 2.1%
2019 25.26 161st 193 16.6%
2021 18.71 189th 214 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.32 519th 575 9.7%
2019 15.10 526th 586 10.2%
2021 12.12 551st 605 8.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 36th 65 44.6%
2019 49.95 32nd 73 56.2%
2021 30.03 57th 73 21.9%
2022 26.84 58th 68 14.7%
2023 38.56 45th 74 39.2%
2024 32.56 52nd 72 27.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.74 139th 207 32.9%
2019 43.33 128th 235 45.5%
2021 36.64 161st 229 29.7%
2022 34.80 183rd 254 28.0%
2023 34.85 177th 245 27.8%
2024 34.00 190th 260 26.9%
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Rank History for White students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.95 522nd 574 9.1%
2019 34.64 423rd 592 28.5%
2021 13.17 550th 587 6.3%
2022 8.50 573rd 596 3.9%
2023 17.12 530th 584 9.2%
2024 6.66 572nd 579 1.2%
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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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 311 239 5 38 6 n/a n/a 0 599
1998 302 246 3 33 13 n/a n/a 0 597
1999 288 234 3 41 15 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 279 246 2 42 12 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 246 264 3 57 13 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 231 262 1 82 20 n/a n/a 0 596
2003 231 262 1 82 20 n/a n/a 0 596
2004 209 222 0 79 17 n/a n/a 81 608
2005 191 232 0 63 15 n/a n/a 93 594
2006 219 275 3 66 14 n/a n/a 25 602
2007 210 294 4 76 16 n/a n/a 3 603
2008 235 282 3 66 11 n/a n/a 11 608
2009 233 283 2 77 8 n/a n/a 12 615
2010 222 232 2 92 4 0 65 0 617
2011 188 205 1 111 4 1 69 0 579
2012 181 201 1 129 1 0 91 0 604
2013 171 187 1 137 3 0 93 0 592
2014 164 177 1 137 2 0 105 0 586
2015 157 199 0 131 4 0 98 0 589
2016 139 196 0 143 3 0 104 0 585
2017 141 188 0 145 5 1 105 0 585
2018 123 198 0 142 7 1 84 0 555
2019 126 199 0 135 6 0 77 0 543
2020 91 175 0 135 3 0 69 0 473
2021 95 196 2 123 5 0 51 0 472
2022 100 173 2 108 2 0 43 0 428
2023 96 152 4 119 1 0 48 0 420

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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 599 27.3 21.9 64.1
1998 597 26.0 23.0 66.8
1999 581 26.5 21.9 65.2
2000 581 44.0 13.2 70.6
2001 583 41.0 14.2 72.7
2002 596 44.0 13.5 77.2
2003 596 44.0 13.5 77.2
2004 608 45.0 13.5 78.2
2005 594 45.0 13.2 84.6
2006 602 50.0 12.0 76.6
2007 603 52.4 11.5 74.5
2008 608 42.9 14.2 71
2009 615 48.0 12.8 82.4
2010 617 49.0 12.5 83.8
2011 579 44.9 12.8 87
2012 604 53.5 11.2 87.7
2013 592 47.7 12.4 87.2
2014 586 46.2 12.6 89.8
2015 589 48.0 12.2 85.1
2016 585 48.0 12.1 89.6
2017 585 47.7 12.2 90.6
2018 555 43.8 12.6 81.1
2019 543 44.6 12.1 83.2
2020 473 42.8 11.0 88.4
2021 472 41.2 11.4 89.4
2022 428 37.3 11.4 77.1
2023 420 39.1 10.7 92.6

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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 599 27.3 21.9 64.1
1998 597 26.0 23.0 66.8
1999 581 26.5 21.9 65.2
2000 581 44.0 13.2 70.6
2001 583 41.0 14.2 72.7
2002 596 44.0 13.5 77.2
2003 596 44.0 13.5 77.2
2004 608 45.0 13.5 78.2
2005 594 45.0 13.2 84.6
2006 602 50.0 12.0 76.6
2007 603 52.4 11.5 74.5
2008 608 42.9 14.2 71
2009 615 48.0 12.8 82.4
2010 617 49.0 12.5 83.8
2011 579 44.9 12.8 87
2012 604 53.5 11.2 87.7
2013 592 47.7 12.4 87.2
2014 586 46.2 12.6 89.8
2015 589 48.0 12.2 85.1
2016 585 48.0 12.1 89.6
2017 585 47.7 12.2 90.6
2018 555 43.8 12.6 81.1
2019 543 44.6 12.1 83.2
2020 473 42.8 11.0 88.4
2021 472 41.2 11.4 89.4
2022 428 37.3 11.4 77.1
2023 420 39.1 10.7 92.6

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 Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,417 (18.7%) $10,491 (81.3%) $12,909

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 579th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 618th of 660 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)16.322.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)24.423.1
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)33.828.8
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)38.532.6
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)17.913.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)32.728.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)7.77.5
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)28.224.1
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)26.912.9
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)31.824.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)23.76.5
 17.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)27.120.5
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School)35.514.7
 20.8%
   5th Grade Science (Topeka Public Schools)31.629.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543420
 22.7%
African American199152
 23.6%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian04
Hispanic135119
 11.9%
Pacific Islander00
White12696
 23.8%
Two or More Races7748
 37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.2%92.6%
 9.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School

Students who attend Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eisenhower Middle School
High : Highland Park High

Students at Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School are 36% African American, 28% Hispanic, 23% White, 11% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School.

Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School ranks in the bottom 5.7% of Kansas elementary schools.


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