Scott Dual Language Magnet

www.topeka.k12.ks.us

402 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scott Dual Language Magnet, located in Topeka, Kansas, is a unique public elementary school within the Topeka Public Schools district that focuses on fostering bilingualism and biliteracy. The school offers a Dual Language Immersion program where students are taught in both English and Spanish throughout the school day. This immersive curriculum is designed to help students achieve proficiency in both languages while also developing a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and global perspectives.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Scott Dual Language Magnet serves as a community-centered institution that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By integrating language learning with core subjects, the school prepares students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. As a magnet school, it attracts families who are committed to a multicultural educational experience, providing a supportive environment where students can build strong communication skills and long-term academic success in two languages.

402

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Dual Language Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	361
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	3

Hispanic
361 (89.8%)
White
20 (5.0%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	Topeka Public Schools
Phone:	(785)235-7480
Website:	http://www.topeka.k12.ks.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	328
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 37

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 67