Indian Hills Elementary

www.indianhillselementary.net

440 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Indian Hills Elementary School, located in Topeka, Kansas, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Topeka Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their early formative years. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing both core competencies in literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional development.

The school’s website highlights its role as an active community partner, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students. With a focus on inclusive practices, Indian Hills strives to provide a safe and supportive setting where children are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their individual potential. Through various school programs and resources, the institution promotes a culture of lifelong learning and citizenship within the local Topeka community.

440

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Indian Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	47
Black	23
Asian	30
Two or More	42
American Indian	1

White
297 (67.5%)
Hispanic
47 (10.7%)
Two or More
42 (9.5%)
Asian
30 (6.8%)
Black
23 (5.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Auburn-Washburn
Phone:	(785)339-4500
Website:	http://www.indianhillselementary.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 48

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 72