At a glance
Reported students
0
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
0:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas high enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 369 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Capital City: 0 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
0:1 reported; state peer median 11:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 76
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.5:1
What the reported data says about Capital City
Capital City is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 0 students for 2024–25.
Among 369 high schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 183 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 0:1, below the Kansas median of 11:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.1%) and Black (30.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 98.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Capital City
- 1How do the reported 0:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 98.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.1%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black30.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Avondale Academy
High · Grades 06–12
23 reported students
Hope Street Charter Academy
High · Grades 10–12
103 reported students
Highland Park High
High · Grades 09–12
835 reported students
Topeka West High
High · Grades 09–12
971 reported students
Topeka High
High · Grades 09–12
1,578 reported students
Meadows Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Capital City
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,578 | 1.5 mi |
| Hope Street Charter Academy High · Charter · Topeka Public Schools | 10–12 | 103 | 2.3 mi |
| Topeka West High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 971 | 2.8 mi |
| Lawrence Gardner High School High · Department of Corrections | 07–12 | 111 | 2.9 mi |
| Highland Park High High · Topeka Public Schools | 09–12 | 835 | 4.1 mi |
| Avondale Academy High · Topeka Public Schools | 06–12 | 23 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Capital City
What grades does Capital City serve?
Capital City reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Capital City?
Capital City reported 0 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 369 Kansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 76 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Capital City?
The calculated ratio is 0:1, based on 0 students and 20.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 11:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Capital City a public, charter, or magnet school?
Capital City is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Capital City in?
Capital City is part of Topeka Public Schools, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Capital City?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Topeka High (1.5 mi), Hope Street Charter Academy (2.3 mi), Topeka West High (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.