Capital City

500 Sw Tuffy Kellog Dr
Topeka, KS 66606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 64 students in grades 7-12, Capital City ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Capital City's student population of 64 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
64 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Capital City ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capital City is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#160 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Capital City and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Capital City and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Capital City and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
17%
22%
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Black
19%
7%
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White
42%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
22%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Capital City.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Capital City and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
89%
This chart displays graduation rate of Capital City and public school graduation rate of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Capital City and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Capital City and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capital City's ranking?
Capital City is ranked #160 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Capital City often compared to?
Capital Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Street Charter Academy, Highland Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Capital City?
The graduation rate of Capital City is 80%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Capital City?
64 students attend Capital City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Capital City students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capital City?
Capital City has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capital City offer ?
Capital City offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Capital City part of?
Capital City is part of Topeka School District.
In what neighborhood is Capital City located?
Capital City is located in the Central Topeka 1 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Topeka 1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 64 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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