Top Rankings
Wabaunsee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 409 students in Wabaunsee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wabaunsee School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
409 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wabaunsee School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
89%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.4%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2022. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
7%
Showing 2009–2020. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,469 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,469
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,650
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wabaunsee School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Wabaunsee Sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District manages 3 public schools serving 409 students.
What is the rank of Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District is ranked #23 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee School District?
83% of Wabaunsee School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wabaunsee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,650 is less than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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