Auburn Washburn School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Auburn Washburn School District, serving 6,347 students. Auburn Washburn School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Kansas.
Public schools in Auburn Washburn School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kansas public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
The top ranked public schools in Auburn Washburn School District are Jay Shideler Elementary School, Farley Elementary School and Indian Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Auburn Washburn School District |
| School District Website | http://www.usd437.net |
| School District Phone Number | (785) 339-4000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (KS) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 1,320 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,347 Students | 490,702 Students |
| # of Teachers | 443 Teachers | 34,009 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Auburn Washburn School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 93% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #62 out of 286 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 37% |
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Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.54 |
| # of American Indian Students | 40 Students | 4,268 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 215 Students | 13,924 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 574 Students | 96,486 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 9% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 289 Students | 33,739 Students |
| % Black Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of White Students | 4,697 Students | 315,772 Students |
| % White Students | 74% | 64% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 6 Students | 937 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 526 Students | 25,576 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 8% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 163 | 18,630 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 381 | 35,465 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 469 | 35,410 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 464 | 36,289 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 483 | 36,729 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 489 | 37,562 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 485 | 37,566 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 492 | 36,694 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 493 | 36,111 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 474 | 36,173 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 531 | 37,382 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 505 | 35,769 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 462 | 34,526 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 441 | 33,966 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 15 | 2,430 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,694. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,725 is less than the state median of $14,025. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (KS) |
| Total Revenue | $67 MM | $8 MM |
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| Spending | $62 MM | $7 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,494 | $14,694 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,725 | $14,025 |
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Auburn Washburn School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Jay Shideler Elementary School Math: 69% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 5%4948 Sw Wanamaker10
Topeka, KS 66610
(785) 339-4600
Grades: K-6 | 538 students
- Farley Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%6701 Sw 33rd Street10
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 408-8300
Grades: PK-6 | 567 students
- Indian Hills Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20%7445 Sw 29th10
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 339-4500
Grades: PK-6 | 540 students
- Wanamaker Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20%6630 Sw 10th10
Topeka, KS 66615
(785) 339-4800
Grades: PK-6 | 536 students
- Auburn Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30%810 N Commercial10
Auburn, KS 66402
(785) 339-4400
Grades: PK-6 | 423 students
- Pauline Central Primary Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50%6625 Sw Westview10
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4700
Grades: PK-3 | 482 students
- Washburn Rural High School Math: 32% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%5900 Sw 61st10
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4100
Grades: 9-12 | 1,954 student
- Washburn Rural Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50%5620 Sw 61st10
Topeka, KS 66619
(785) 339-4300
Grades: 7-8 | 967 students
- Pauline South Intermediate Math: 20% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%7035 Sw Morrill Rd10
Wakarusa, KS 66546
(785) 339-4750
Grades: 4-6 | 340 students
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