Top Rankings
Auburn Washburn School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,079 students in Auburn Washburn School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Auburn Washburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
6,079 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
475 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Auburn Washburn School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 286 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.56
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
193 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
577 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
21%
# Black Students
289 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
4,421 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
73%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
569 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
424
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
380
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
444
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
423
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
454
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
482
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
480
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
483
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
469
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
470
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
446
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,489 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,489
$16,220
Spending / Student
$12,809
$17,133
Best Auburn Washburn School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jay Shideler Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4948 Sw Wanamaker
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Grades: K-6
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6701 Sw 33rd Street
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Grades: PK-6
| 608 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Hills Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7445 Sw 29th
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Grades: K-6
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
Wanamaker Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6630 Sw 10th
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #55.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Commercial
Auburn, KS 66402
(785) 339-4400
Auburn, KS 66402
(785) 339-4400
Grades: PK-6
| 385 students
Rank: #66.
Pauline South Intermediate
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7035 Sw Morrill Rd
Wakarusa, KS 66546
(785) 339-4750
Wakarusa, KS 66546
(785) 339-4750
Grades: 4-6
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Washburn Rural Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4300
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4300
Grades: 7-8
| 962 students
Rank: #88.
Washburn Rural High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5900 Sw 61st
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #99.
Pauline Central Primary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6625 Sw Westview
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Grades: PK-3
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Auburn Washburn School District?
Auburn Washburn School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,079 students.
What is the rank of Auburn Washburn School District?
Auburn Washburn School District is ranked #74 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn Washburn School District?
73% of Auburn Washburn School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn Washburn School District?
Auburn Washburn School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Auburn Washburn School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,809 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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