Is Jardine Elementary a good school?

Jardine Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Kansas elementary schools.

How many students attend Jardine Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Jardine Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Jardine Elementary?

Students at Jardine Elementary are 40% White, 25% African American, 20% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Jardine Elementary attend?

Students who attend Jardine Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Jardine Middle School High : Topeka High

Jardine Elementary

Summary:

Jardine Elementary is a public elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 743 students. The school is part of the Topeka Public Schools district, which is ranked 245 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jardine Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kansas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments compared to the state and district averages. The school's academic struggles are particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with low socioeconomic status. Despite spending more per student and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Jardine Elementary performs significantly worse than most nearby schools in the Topeka district, including Ross Elementary, Highland Park Central, and Lowman Hill Elementary. The only nearby school that performs worse than Jardine is Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School.

In contrast, Jay Shideler Elementary, which is part of the Auburn-Washburn district, significantly outperforms Jardine and the other Topeka schools, with much higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Jardine Elementary may be a significant factor contributing to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that poverty can have a substantial impact on student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2600 SW 33rd St
Topeka, KS 66611

(785) 295-3000

District: Topeka Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
547^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,039

Students who attend Jardine Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jardine Middle School
High:	Topeka High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 743

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.1%

African American:

24.6%

Hispanic:

20.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jardine Elementary ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 10^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Jardine Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Topeka Public Schools District. Student population at Jardine Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.1%), African American (24.6%), Hispanic (20.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jardine Elementary is 13.6. 10 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jardine Elementary employs 54.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jardine Elementary is $12,039. 12 elementary schools in the Topeka Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jardine Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jardine Elementary 547^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jardine Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Topeka Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for all students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	29.16	496^th	667	25.6%
2021	20.05	562^nd	670	16.1%
2022	19.46	559^th	668	16.3%
2023	19.05	560^th	660	15.2%
2024	20.19	547^th	653	16.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	48.27	10^th	19	47.4%
2021	32.79	17^th	22	22.7%
2022	31.56	25^th	29	13.8%
2023	32.19	22^nd	30	26.7%
2024	38.14	26^th	41	36.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2022	41.66	65^th	117	44.4%
2023	70.69	15^th	117	87.2%
2024	46.67	54^th	124	56.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	53.41	72^nd	193	62.7%
2021	43.58	124^th	214	42.1%
2022	31.55	220^th	305	27.9%
2023	27.70	231^st	296	22.0%
2024	35.80	190^th	306	37.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	39.01	333^rd	509	34.6%
2021	18.26	447^th	494	9.5%
2022	30.14	404^th	512	21.1%
2023	19.87	483^rd	541	10.7%
2024	25.37	457^th	546	16.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	29.24	442^nd	591	25.2%
2021	23.31	483^rd	591	18.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.41	72^nd	193	62.7%
2021	43.58	124^th	214	42.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	33.42	416^th	586	29.0%
2021	21.15	504^th	605	16.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	59.93	22^nd	73	69.9%
2021	33.59	48^th	73	34.2%
2022	31.86	49^th	68	27.9%
2023	25.69	66^th	74	10.8%
2024	36.57	43^rd	72	40.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	48.33	109^th	235	53.6%
2021	39.70	146^th	229	36.2%
2022	42.39	153^rd	254	39.8%
2023	26.32	206^th	245	15.9%
2024	46.39	127^th	260	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Jardine Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2019	35.22	420^th	592	29.1%
2021	32.68	429^th	587	26.9%
2022	24.40	497^th	596	16.6%
2023	35.09	407^th	584	30.3%
2024	29.85	446^th	579	23.0%

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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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jardine Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	293	153	7	165	7	1	81	707
2019	261	158	11	164	6	2	81	683
2020	252	157	8	165	5	1	119	707
2021	259	164	13	160	6	1	92	695
2022	258	157	12	154	4	1	89	675
2023	298	183	11	151	5	3	92	743

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 Jardine Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	707	51.1	13.8	77.8
2019	683	53.2	12.8	67.8
2020	707	53.2	13.2	76
2021	695	53.6	12.9	74.5
2022	675	51.8	13.0	61.3
2023	743	54.4	13.6	78.9

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 Jardine Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	707	51.1	13.8	77.8
2019	683	53.2	12.8	67.8
2020	707	53.2	13.2	76
2021	695	53.6	12.9	74.5
2022	675	51.8	13.0	61.3
2023	743	54.4	13.6	78.9

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 Jardine Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,884 (24.0%)	$9,155 (76.0%)	$12,039

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jardine Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 496^th of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 560^th of 660 Elementary schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jardine Elementary)	32.3	24.6	7.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)	24.4	23.1	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jardine Elementary)	34.3	30.2	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)	38.5	32.6	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jardine Elementary)	47.4	24.2	23.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)	32.7	28.2	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jardine Elementary)	39.3	20.2	19.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)	28.2	24.1	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jardine Elementary)	29.2	22.6	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Topeka Public Schools)	31.8	24.4	7.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jardine Elementary)	15.9	14.4	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Topeka Public Schools)	27.1	20.5	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jardine Elementary)	19.5	29.7	10.2%
5th Grade Science (Topeka Public Schools)	31.6	29.3	2.3%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	683	743	8.8%
African American	158	183	15.8%
American Indian	6	5	16.7%
Asian	11	11
Hispanic	164	151	7.9%
Pacific Islander	2	3	50%
White	261	298	14.2%
Two or More Races	81	92	13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.8%	78.9%	11.1%

Schools Near Jardine Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jardine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 SW 33rd St	Topeka	66611	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 295-3000	743	54	13.6	78.9%	298 (40.1%)	183 (24.6%)	151 (20.3%)	11 (1.5%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	92 (12.4%)	20.2	547^th of 653 public elementary schools	16.2%		19.1	560^th of 660 public elementary schools	15.2%	13	23.2	30.2	23.3	25.7	35.4	15.4	13.8	20.8	31.9	31.9	$12,039	$2,884	$9,155
McEachron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4433 SW 29th Terr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4430	418	30	13.7	72.7%	223 (53.3%)	56 (13.4%)	63 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	70 (16.7%)	36.3	440^th of 653 public elementary schools	32.6%		36.7	435^th of 660 public elementary schools	34.1%	5	30.9	32.8	32.8	32.2	35.3	16.4	37.3	29.7	46.3	46.3	$12,930	$1,980	$10,951
Whitson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 SW Arnold Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4570	450	32	14.1	65.6%	238 (52.9%)	48 (10.7%)	118 (26.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.3%)	60.6	238^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.6%		50.2	328^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.3%	90	52.9	39.7	50.0	47.7	54.4	25.8	35.8	38.8	59.7	59.7	$13,115	$2,111	$11,004
Randolph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 SW Randolph Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4480	359	26	13.5	75.5%	192 (53.5%)	54 (15.0%)	57 (15.9%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (12.8%)	24.8	516^th of 653 public elementary schools	21.0%		39.9	412^th of 660 public elementary schools	37.6%	104	17.4	35.4	26.6	26.6	34.8	22.4	18.5	24.4	36.9	36.9	$12,258	$1,811	$10,446
McClure Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2529 SW Chelsea Dr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4340	321	23	14.0	71.0%	152 (47.4%)	39 (12.1%)	73 (22.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (16.8%)	38.4	427^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.6%		44.1	377^th of 660 public elementary schools	42.9%	50	31.4	37.8	46.7	38.3	31.4	28.9	31.1	30.5	31.8	31.8	$13,228	$2,141	$11,087
Ross Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 SE 34th St	Topeka	66605	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 274-6280	558	42	13.1	91.0%	111 (19.9%)	128 (22.9%)	237 (42.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (13.4%)	7	636^th of 653 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.9	652^nd of 660 public elementary schools	1.2%	16	15.2	14.1	10.5	13.3	28.8	4.2	2.5	12.2	8.9	8.9	$14,410	$2,613	$11,797
Highland Park Central	Public	PK, KG-5	2717 SE Illinois Ave	Topeka	66605	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 235-7000	308	26	11.7	91.9%	68 (22.1%)	72 (23.4%)	119 (38.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	2 (0.6%)	40 (13.0%)	10.8	601^st of 653 public elementary schools	8.0%		5	650^th of 660 public elementary schools	1.5%	49	21.9	27.1	16.3	21.7	11.1	14.6	2.0	9.1	18.0	18.0	$12,572	$2,251	$10,321
Lowman Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 SW Garfield Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 235-7060	308	27	11.2	88.3%	118 (38.3%)	51 (16.6%)	93 (30.2%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	32 (10.4%)	27.7	496^th of 653 public elementary schools	24.0%		29.4	493^rd of 660 public elementary schools	25.3%	3	13.3	46.7	30.3	30.1	24.4	30.4	20.6	25.6	29.4	29.4	$13,317	$2,373	$10,944
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1301 SE Monroe St	Topeka	66612	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(785) 235-7330	420	39	10.7	92.6%	96 (22.9%)	152 (36.2%)	119 (28.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.4%)	9.3	616^th of 653 public elementary schools	5.7%		9.6	618^th of 660 public elementary schools	6.4%	2	19.7	16.2	9.6	14.9	21.5	13.3	8.1	14.0	19.7	19.7	$12,909	$2,417	$10,491
McCarter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5512 SW 16th St	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4660	389	33	11.7	75.8%	179 (46.0%)	49 (12.6%)	99 (25.4%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (14.4%)	45.2	373^rd of 653 public elementary schools	42.9%		42	389^th of 660 public elementary schools	41.1%	16	19.7	44.1	42.0	34.7	30.6	37.7	38.6	35.5	47.8	47.8	$12,507	$1,847	$10,660

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