Overview
Ross Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Topeka, Kansas. The school enrolls 563 students. It is part of the Topeka Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictTopeka Public Schools
County20177
CityTopeka
ZIP66605
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID201226001447
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment563
White17.2%
Hispanic / Latino41.6%
Black / African American20.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
Two or More Races17.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %87%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)