Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pauline Central Primary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pauline Central Primary serves the eastern part of Topeka, KS, covering an area of approximately 26.6 square miles. Most students reside within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 6.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pauline Central Primary's student population of 406 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pauline Central Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pauline Central Primary is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauline Central Primary's ranking?
Pauline Central Primary is ranked #840 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Pauline Central Primary often compared to?
Pauline Central Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Pauline South Intermediate, Auburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pauline Central Primary?
406 students attend Pauline Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pauline Central Primary students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pauline Central Primary?
Pauline Central Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pauline Central Primary offer ?
Pauline Central Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pauline Central Primary part of?
Pauline Central Primary is part of Auburn-Washburn School District.
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