Northern Hills Elementary
#314 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#25764 of 50,301 nationally
About Northern Hills Elementary
Northern Hills Elementary is a public elementary located in Topeka, in the Seaman school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 408 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 49.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 314th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (36th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 408.
There are 42 schools in Topeka; Northern Hills Elementary ranks 13th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)43%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
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 Northern Hills Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Northern Hills Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Seaman Middle School
Topeka · Public middle · Grades 7–8
560 students · 203 m away
Seaman High
Topeka · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,190 students · 1.6 km away
Elmont Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
303 students · 3.9 km away
North Fairview
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
278 students · 5.5 km away
Lawrence Gardner High School
Topeka · Public high · Grades 7–12
111 students · 5.9 km away
West Indianola Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students · 6.1 km away
Logan Elementary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 6.7 km away
Quincy Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students · 8.0 km away
Jefferson West Elementary School
Meriden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
320 students · 9.6 km away
State Street Elem
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students · 9.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairie Elementary School
Haysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
Pauline Central Primary
Topeka · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
406 students
Derby Hills Elem
Derby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
Mulvane Elem W D Munson
Mulvane · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
406 students
Lakeside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Stewart Elem
Salina · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Northern Hills Elementary a good school?
Northern Hills Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 49.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #314 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 Northern Hills Elementary rank in Kansas?
Northern Hills Elementary ranks #314 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #25764 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Northern Hills Elementary?
Northern Hills Elementary had 408 students in 2025.
Is Northern Hills Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Northern Hills Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Northern Hills Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Northern Hills Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.