Logan Elementary, Topeka KS - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on Logan Elementary

Logan Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade in the Seaman district of Topeka, Kansas. It is a public school with a mid-sized enrollment for its grade band, drawing a student body that is majority white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, and multiracial students, along with a very small number of Asian and American Indian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a community with considerable economic need. The school does not report data on special education or English learner populations, so families with children who may need those supports should ask the school directly about services and staffing.

Academically, Logan Elementary’s state assessment results sit in the bottom quartile among districts in Shawnee County. Across the tested grades, proficiency in both math and English language arts falls below the county midpoint. In math, roughly a third to a bit over two-fifths of students scored proficient depending on the grade, while in English language arts the range is similar, with some grades near a third and others closer to half. Science, tested only in fifth grade, shows about a third of students reaching proficiency. The state made changes to the cut scores for these assessments, which means year-to-year comparisons are not reliable, so the current snapshot should be taken as a baseline rather than a trend. A parent with a child arriving at this school may want to discuss with the principal how the school is addressing these results and what academic supports are in place.

The school is part of Seaman, a district for which publicly reported information shows no major recent changes of lasting impact. Logan Elementary is neither a charter nor a magnet school; its Title I status is not listed, though the student poverty rate suggests it would qualify for federal support. The school does not have high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, course access, and staffing are also absent from the available records, so a family seeking a fuller picture of school climate and resource levels should request those details from the school office.

Topeka, the state capital, anchors the region with a mix of government employment, manufacturing, and agriculture. The city’s population has been stable but slightly declining in recent years, giving the area a settled, slow-growth feel. Civic life centers on the Kansas State Capitol, Gage Park with its zoo and children’s discovery center, and the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site. Housing in the area around the school is relatively affordable compared to state and national averages, though prices in this specific zip code have softened recently. Renting is a less expensive option than buying for now, and the local job market, with a state-government anchor, provides steady employment but not rapid expansion.

For a family considering Logan Elementary, the picture is straightforward. The school serves a high-poverty population and faces academic performance challenges relative to its county peers. Housing is accessible, and the community offers the amenities of a small capital city. A parent who values strong test scores or a wide array of specialized programs may find a better match elsewhere. One who is comfortable with a school working through these realities, and who wants to be an engaged partner in supporting their child’s learning, may find Logan an appropriate fit. Because several key indicators are missing from public data, the most practical next step is a direct conversation with the school to fill in the gaps on student support, class size, and the specific strategies being used to lift achievement.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 334%

School 34% · District 45% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 442%

School 42% · District 47% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 540%

School 40% · District 47% · ▼ 7 pts below district

even with state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 645%

School 45% · District 53% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▲ 4 pts above state median · even with county median

English language arts

Grade 346%

School 46% · District 56% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 437%

School 37% · District 53% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 544%

School 44% · District 52% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 636%

School 36% · District 49% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median · ▼ 2 pts below county median

Science

Grade 531%

School 31% · District 46% · ▼ 16 pts below district

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

This schoolSeaman, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income40%Higher-income58%18 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income41%Higher-income27%14 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income43%Higher-income48%5 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income30%Higher-income48%18 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income28%Higher-income47%20 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income41%Higher-income47%6 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income32%Higher-income57%25 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income38%Higher-income57%19 pp gap