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#874 of 1,294 schools in KS
Ross Elementary
Elementary School · Topeka Public Schools · Topeka, KS
A Topeka Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 SE 34th St, Topeka, KS 66605
- Math 10% proficient (2025)
- Reading 20% proficient (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ross Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ross 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 12Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$57,623
Median home value
$157,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park CentralEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| St Matthew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Avondale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Mccarter ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 392 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Topeka Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #18 of 25
- District spending per student
- $17,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ross Elementary is listed in Topeka Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ross Elementary
Ross Elementary is a public elementary school in Topeka, KS, part of Topeka Public Schools, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #874 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ross Elementary
What grades does Ross Elementary serve?
Ross Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ross Elementary rank in KS?
Ross Elementary ranks #874 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Ross Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ross Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Ross Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ross Elementary has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ross Elementary a charter school?
No, Ross Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ross Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ross Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ross Elementary?
92.7% of students at Ross 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (785) 274-6280
- Area population (ZIP 66605)
- 20,592
- Area average commute
- 20.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
Official sources & links
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 66605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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