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Northern Hills Elementary

5620 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66617

Ranked 128 of 293 in KANSAS

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About Northern Hills Elementary

Northern Hills Elementary is a public school in Topeka, Kansas, which is in a mid-sized suburb. Northern Hills Elementary has 419 students and serves grades K–6. At Northern Hills Elementary, 31% of students did well enough in math and 33% did well enough in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 12 to 1, which is better than the district's. There are 46% female students and 54% male students in the school. Forty-two percent of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 34 full-time teachers who are the same. In the state of Kansas, Northern Hills Elementary is ranked 476th to 635th among elementary schools. Schools are ranked based on how well they do on state-mandated tests, how many students graduate, and how well they get their students ready for high school. Thirty-one percent of the students at Northern Hills Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and thirty-three percent scored at or above that level in reading. In Seaman, 40% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 38% tested at or above that level for math.

Northern Hills Elementary Contact Information

Address

5620 NW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS, 66617

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Phone

(785) 286-2992

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 33%
Reading 33%
State average proficiency is 33% in Math and 33% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
419
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 128 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northern Hills Elementary

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.61%
Asian 1.19%
Hispanic 8.59%
Black 5.25%
Two+ Races 6.21%
Native Am. 1.67%
White
76.61%
Asian
1.19%
Hispanic
8.59%
Black
5.25%
Two+ Races
6.21%
Native Am.
1.67%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 419
45.58%
191 Female
54.42%
228 Male

Student Population

419 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

419 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school started a "Fresh Start Celebration" this week to welcome everyone back after the break. food, and friendly talks, which made everyone on campus feel more connected and hopeful.

FAQ

Q1. What extracurricular opportunities does this school offer?

Ans. The school may provide clubs, enrichment programs, and tutoring options depending on the year.

Q2. Does the school offer special education services?

Ans. Yes, eligible students receive individualized special education support.

Q3. How does this school engage families?

Ans. Families are encouraged to participate through conferences, events, and school communication tools.

Q4. What student support services are available?

Ans. Students can access counseling, social-emotional programs, and community resource connections.

Q5. What safety procedures are in place?

Ans. The school follows district safety protocols, including secure entry and emergency drills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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