Jay Shideler Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Topeka, Kansas 66610 · Auburn-Washburn
#38 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#5607 of 50,301 nationally
About Jay Shideler Elementary
Jay Shideler Elementary is a public elementary located in Topeka, in the Auburn-Washburn school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 492 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 38th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 492.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Jay Shideler Elementary ranks 1st of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)66%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jay Shideler Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 66%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jay Shideler Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Washburn Rural High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,878 students · 2.1 km away
Washburn Rural Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
966 students · 2.2 km away
Farley Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
596 students · 3.6 km away
Marjorie French Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
480 students · 3.6 km away
McEachron Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 4.8 km away
Indian Hills Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
440 students · 5.1 km away
McClure Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students · 5.1 km away
Jardine Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 5.8 km away
Jardine Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 5.8 km away
Pauline South Intermediate
Wakarusa · Public middle · Grades 4–6
277 students · 6.2 km away
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Belinder Elem
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Mill Creek Elem
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jay Shideler Elementary a good school?
Jay Shideler Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 78.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #38 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jay Shideler Elementary rank in Kansas?
Jay Shideler Elementary ranks #38 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #5607 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jay Shideler Elementary?
Jay Shideler Elementary had 492 students in 2025.
Is Jay Shideler Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jay Shideler Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jay Shideler Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jay Shideler Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.