Lowman Hill Elem

www.topekapublicschools.net/

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowman Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving students within the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. Situated on SW Garfield Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood and focuses on providing foundational education to its diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, Lowman Hill emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth, character development, and community engagement.

As a member of the Topeka Public Schools system, Lowman Hill benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to closing achievement gaps and preparing students for future academic success. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community, utilizing its central location to create a consistent learning environment. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Topeka Public Schools website.

294

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowman Hill Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	111
Black	33
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
111 (37.8%)
White
108 (36.7%)
Two or More
39 (13.3%)
Black
33 (11.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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)235-7060
Website:	http://www.topekapublicschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 32

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47