D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Ross Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1400 SE 34th St, Topeka, KS 66605
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Kansas
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
532
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency15% (−22 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−21 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White12%17%reading -39 pts, math -30 pts0th percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -6 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Hispanic17%12%reading -8 pts, math -11 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts53rd percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -15 pts, math -17 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 SE 34th St
City Topeka
ZIP Code 66605
District 2012260
NCES School ID 201226001447
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66605

Understanding the community around Ross Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,602
Per Capita Income $28,412
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%
High School or Higher 90.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $150,200
Median Rent $873
Owner-Occupied 69.9%
Renter-Occupied 30.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ross Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.4%
Black 20.3%
Two or More Races 18.6%
White 15.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 532
Teachers (FTE) 43.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ross Elementary?
Ross Elementary has 532 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary serve?
Ross Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ross Elementary receive per student?
Ross Elementary receives $17,260 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ross Elementary in 66605 ▼
Avg Home Value
$162,427
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,146
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
30.1%

Other Schools in 66605

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026