Highland Park Central Elementary School in Topeka, KS

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Highland Park Central Elementary School is located in Topeka, KS and is one of 23 elementary schools in Topeka Public Schools School District. It is a public school that serves 366 students in grades K-5. more

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Topeka Public Schools District Spending

$10,517Per Pupil

The Topeka Public Schools spends $10,517 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Topeka Public Schools District

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St Matthew's School 0.3 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Ross Elementary School 0.9 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Avondale East Elementary School 1 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Quinton Heights Elementary School 1.4 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5
Kennedy Academy 1.6 miles	n/a	1 2 3 4 5

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School Facts

Public School
Grades K-5
Topeka Public Schools School District

Made AYP
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Contact

Highland Park Central Elementary School
2717 SE Illinois Ave
Topeka, KS 66605
(785) 235-7000

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Students

Enrollment (2010)

Total: 366

47% 47%

Student Economic Level (2010)

In 2010, Highland Park Central Elementary School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Kansas had 43% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2010)

Hispanic

32%

Black

31%

White

29%

Two or More Races

7%

Asian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

1%

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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Highland Park Central Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About Topeka, KS

Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)

	Topeka	National
Median Household Income	$35,928	$44,512
Population Median Age	37	36
% of Homes With Kids	25%	31.4%
Average Household Size	2.26 persons	2.6
% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	66%/33%

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