Excellent
#268 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 21% in state
Northern Hills Elementary
Elementary School · Seaman · Topeka, KS
A Seaman elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5620 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66617
- Math 34% proficient (2025)
- Reading 46% proficient (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northern Hills Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Northern Hills Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$84,870
Median home value
$204,000
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66617; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmont ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| North FairviewEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 3.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| West Indianola ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Logan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–6 | 4.2 mi | 592 | 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
- #4 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
Northern Hills Elementary is listed in Seaman; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northern Hills Elementary
Northern Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Topeka, KS, part of Seaman, serving approximately 419 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #268 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northern Hills Elementary
What grades does Northern Hills Elementary serve?
Northern Hills Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Hills Elementary is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northern Hills Elementary rank in KS?
Northern Hills Elementary ranks #268 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Northern Hills Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Northern Hills Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Northern Hills Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northern Hills Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Northern Hills Elementary a charter school?
No, Northern Hills Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northern Hills Elementary a Title I school?
No, Northern Hills Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northern Hills Elementary?
42.5% of students at Northern Hills Elementary 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
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (785) 286-2992
- Area population (ZIP 66617)
- 8,748
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 66617; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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