Overview
Lowman Hill Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Topeka, Kansas. The school enrolls 294 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
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
294 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% 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
ZIP66604
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID201226001451
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment294
White36.7%
Hispanic / Latino37.8%
Black / African American11.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races13.3%
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 %83%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)