Topeka Elementary School

248 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Topeka Elementary School, located at 39 Main Street in Topeka, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Westview School Corporation. As a rural community school, it plays a central role in the lives of local families, focusing on providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive social environment for children in their formative years. The school is characterized by a commitment to foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Topeka Elementary serves as a vital hub for the small, tight-knit Topeka community. The school environment typically emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, benefiting from the close collaboration between dedicated educators, students, and involved parents. By prioritizing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school seeks to instill a love for learning while upholding the community values reflective of its location in LaGrange County.

248

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Topeka Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
238 (96.0%)
Hispanic
6 (2.4%)
Two or More
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westview School Corporation
Phone:	(260)593-2897
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 48