At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
2.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
128.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas other enrollment
82nd percentile
Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Topeka Virtual School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
128.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Topeka Virtual School
Topeka Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades 03–12 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 39 combined / other schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 109 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 82nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 128.9:1, above the Kansas median of 21.4:1 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 (41.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Topeka Virtual School
- 1How do the reported 128.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 2.98 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?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.4%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black14.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial13.8%
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.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Chase Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
McCarter Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Scott Dual Language Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–05
402 reported students
Robinson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
361 reported students
State Street Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
411 reported students
Whitson Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Topeka Virtual School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Academy High · Topeka Public Schools | 06–12 | 23 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ross Elementary Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 1.2 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 440 | 1.3 mi |
| Highland Park Central Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | KG–05 | 318 | 1.8 mi |
| Jardine Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 508 | 2.1 mi |
| Jardine Elementary Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 729 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Topeka Virtual School
What grades does Topeka Virtual School serve?
Topeka Virtual School reports grades 03–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Topeka Virtual School?
Topeka Virtual School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 82nd percentile among 39 Kansas combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Topeka Virtual School?
The calculated ratio is 128.9:1, based on 384 students and 2.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 21.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Topeka Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Topeka Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Topeka Virtual School in?
Topeka Virtual School 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 Topeka Virtual School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Avondale Academy (under 0.1 mi), Ross Elementary (1.2 mi), Eisenhower Middle School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.