Excellent
#166 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 13% in state
Elmont Elem
Elementary School · Seaman · Topeka, KS
A Seaman elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6432 NW Elmont Rd, Topeka, KS 66618
- Math 56% proficient (2025)
- Reading 62% proficient (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elmont Elem score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 59% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Elmont Elem 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,687
Median home value
$241,800
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
89.8%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66618; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| West Indianola ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 3.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Logan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | Not available | 592 | Compare → |
| North FairviewEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 302 | 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.
Seaman
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elmont Elem is listed in Seaman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elmont Elem
Elmont Elem is a public elementary school in Topeka, KS, part of Seaman, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #166 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elmont Elem
What grades does Elmont Elem serve?
Elmont Elem serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Elmont Elem?
Elmont Elem has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Elmont Elem is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elmont Elem rank in KS?
Elmont Elem ranks #166 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Elmont Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Elmont Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Elmont Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elmont Elem has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Elmont Elem a charter school?
No, Elmont Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elmont Elem a Title I school?
No, Elmont Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elmont Elem?
22.4% of students at Elmont Elem 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (785) 286-8450
- Area population (ZIP 66618)
- 10,113
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66618; 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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