Serving 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stout Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
21%
Black
18%
7%
White
50%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stout Elementary School's ranking?
Stout Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Stout Elementary School?
153 students attend Stout Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Stout Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stout Elementary School?
Stout Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stout Elementary School offer ?
Stout Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Stout Elementary School part of?
Stout Elementary School is part of Topeka Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Stout Elementary School located?
Stout Elementary School is located in the Central Topeka 2 neighborhood of Topeka, KS. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Topeka 2.
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