Topeka USD 501 explained

Topeka USD 501
Address:	624 S.W. 24th St.
City:	Topeka
State:	Kansas
Zipcode:	66611
Country:	United States
Type:	Public
Grades:	Pre-K to 12
Superintendent:	Tiffany Anderson
Schools:	33
Teachers:	1,105
Students:	13,430 ^[1]

Topeka USD 501, also known as Topeka Public Schools, is a public unified school district headquartered in Topeka, Kansas, United States.^{[2] [3]} It is one of four school districts that serve the city of Topeka. Serving 13,430 students in the 2019-2020 school year, the district comprises 5 high schools, 6 middle schools, 15 elementary schools, and 7 other schools focused on serving other Pre-K-12 students. It has the highest enrollment of all school districts in Shawnee County. Topeka Public Schools is widely known for its role in the landmark Brown v. Board of Education school desegregation case.

Administration

The school district is currently under the administration of Superintendent Tiffany Anderson.^[4]

Board of education

The Board of Education is currently under the leadership of President Scott Mickelsen and Vice President John Williams.^[5]

Current schools

The school district operates the following schools:^[2]

High schoolsTraditional high schools:

• Highland Park High School
• Topeka High School
• Topeka West High School

Non-traditional high schools:

• Capital City High School
• Hope Street Academy

Middle schools

• Chase Middle School
• Eisenhower Middle School
• French Middle School
• Jardine Middle School
• Landon Middle School
• Robinson Middle School

Elementary schools

• Highland Park Central Elementary School
• Jardine Elementary - opened Aug. 2017
• Lowman Hill Elementary School
• McCarter Elementary School
• McClure Elementary School
• McEachron Elementary School
• Meadows Elementary School
• Quincy Elementary School
• Randolph Elementary School
• Ross Elementary School
• Scott Dual Language Magnet School
• State Street Elementary School
• Stout Elementary School
• Whitson Elementary School
• Williams Science & Fine Arts Magnet School

Early Childhood Education Programs

• Kansas Preschool Program at Quinton Heights Education Center
• Parents As Teachers at Quinton Heights Education Center
• Sheldon Child Development Center - Head Start
• Pine Ridge Prep - State Pre-K Program
• Shaner Early Learning Academy

Closed Schools

• Avondale East Elementary School - closed after 2011-12 school year
• Avondale West Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017
• Bishop Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017
• Linn Elementary School - closed, due to budget cuts
• Lundgren Elementary School - closed in 2011
• Quinton Heights Elementary School - now Quinton Heights Preschool Program
• Shaner Elementary School - students moved to Jardine Elementary Aug. 2017

Other Facilities

• Adult Education Center at Washburn Tech
• Sheldon Head Start
• Hope Street Academy
• Capital City School
• Topeka Center for Advanced Learning and Careers

Current facilities

Several buildings and facilities are operated by Topeka Public Schools in support of learning, including:^[6]

• McKinley L. Burnett Administrative Center
• Chandler Field, adjacent to the former school building, used as a practice field
• Erickson Suite, a suite of 5 buildings on the former Kansas State Hospital grounds, hosting the USD 501 Campus Police, Hummer Sports Park management, and several program offices
• Hummer Sports Park, a six-sport facility available for outside use as well as by TPS athletic programs
• TPS Service Center
• Bishop Professional Development Center

Quick facts

• 81.3% Graduation rate in 2020
• 4,400 Students use district transportation every day
• 14,500 Meals served at breakfast and lunch (72% Free or reduced lunch)
• 2,471 District employees (19 district administrators, 67 building administrators, 1305 certified personnel, 1706 classified personnel)

See also

• Kansas State Department of Education
• Kansas State High School Activities Association
• List of high schools in Kansas
• List of unified school districts in Kansas

Topeka is served by four public school districts, including:

• Seaman USD 345 (serving North Topeka)
• Auburn–Washburn USD 437 (serving west and southwest Topeka)
• Shawnee Heights USD 450 (serving extreme east and southeast Topeka)
• Topeka USD 501 (serving inner-city Topeka)

Notes and References

1. http://online.ksde.org/rcard/district.aspx?org_no=D0501 District Report
2. Web site: USD 501 Website . https://web.archive.org/web/20201213231247/https://www.topekapublicschools.net/ . December 13, 2020 . live.
3. Web site: USD 501 District Map . . https://web.archive.org/web/20200505083821/https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/SchoolDistrict/School%20District_501.pdf . May 5, 2020 . live.
4. https://www.topekapublicschools.net/about-us/administration/ Topeka Public Schools Administration
5. http://www.topekapublicschools.net/board-members/ USD 501 Board of Education
6. http://www.topekapublicschools.net/schools/ Current USD 501 Schools