At a glance
Reported students
729
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
51.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Jardine Elementary: 729 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73rd percentile
14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.85
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Jardine Elementary
Jardine Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 729 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Kansas median of 13.1:1 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 (35.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.1%). English learners represent 7.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jardine Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 51.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White35.1%
- Hispanic28.1%
- Black17.3%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial17.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. 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
Gifted and talented
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.
Ross Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
McEachron Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
422 reported students
Whitson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
State Street Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Public schools near Jardine Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McEachron Elem Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 1.3 mi |
| Whitson Elem Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 416 | 1.9 mi |
| Randolph Elem Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 346 | 2.1 mi |
| McClure Elem Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | KG–05 | 301 | 2.2 mi |
| Ross Elementary Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 2.6 mi |
| Highland Park Central Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | KG–05 | 318 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jardine Elementary
What grades does Jardine Elementary serve?
Jardine Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Jardine Elementary?
Jardine Elementary reported 729 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 670 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jardine Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 729 students and 51.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jardine Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jardine Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jardine Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jardine Elementary in?
Jardine Elementary 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 Jardine Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McEachron Elem (1.3 mi), Whitson Elem (1.9 mi), Randolph Elem (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.