Topeka Public Schools

District Overview
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.
27
Total Schools
12,623
Total Students
2,048.8
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Topeka Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White4,068
Hispanic4,680
Black1,831
Asian66
Two or More1,853
American Indian86
Pacific Islander39
  • Hispanic
    4,680 (37.1%)
  • White
    4,068 (32.2%)
  • Two or More
    1,853 (14.7%)
  • Black
    1,831 (14.5%)
  • American Indian
    86 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    66 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    39 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Topeka Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary14
Middle6
High6
Other2
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:27
Students:12,623*
Teachers (FTE):2,048.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Topeka Public Schools
Found 28 Schools
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