Excellent
#120 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 7% in state
Topeka Elementary School
Elementary School · Westview School Corporation · Topeka, IN
A Westview School Corporation elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Main St PO Box 39, Topeka, IN 46571
- Math 67% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Topeka Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Topeka Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,705
Median home value
$312,900
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
3.7%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Westview School Corporation
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 337 | Compare → |
| Shipshewana-scott Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | Not available | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Westview School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Topeka Elementary School is listed in Westview School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Topeka Elementary School
Topeka Elementary School is a public elementary school in Topeka, IN, part of Westview School Corporation, serving approximately 263 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Topeka Elementary School
What grades does Topeka Elementary School serve?
Topeka Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Topeka Elementary School?
Topeka Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Topeka Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Topeka Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Topeka Elementary School rank in IN?
Topeka Elementary School ranks #120 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Topeka Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Topeka Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Topeka Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Topeka Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Topeka Elementary School a charter school?
No, Topeka Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Topeka Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Topeka Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Topeka Elementary School?
47.1% of students at Topeka Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaGrange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (260) 593-2897
- Area population (ZIP 46571)
- 6,321
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 25.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46571; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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