Topeka Public Schools

Topeka Public Schools is an active, regular public school district based at 624 SW 24th in Topeka, Kansas. Serving a midsize city setting within the greater Topeka metropolitan area, the district operates 27 schools that offer a complete educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programming. Families, students, and education researchers can connect with the district administration directly by phone at (785) 295-3000 or explore additional resources online through its official website at www.topekapublicschools.net.

The district supports a student population of 12,623 pupils, comprising 6,111 female and 6,512 male students. The vibrant student body reflects a diverse demographic composition, including 4,680 Hispanic, 4,068 White, 1,853 students identifying with two or more races, 1,831 Black, 86 American Indian, 66 Asian, and 39 Pacific Islander students. To manage operations and maintain strong student-to-educator connections across its campuses, the district employs a total staff of 4,044.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. This dedicated workforce includes 2,048.84 FTE teachers, 310.9 FTE instructional aides, and 1,684.86 FTE support staff members.