Serving 405 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pauline Central Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Pauline Central Primary's student population of 405 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Pauline Central Primary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pauline Central Primary is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#749 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
63%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pauline Central Primary's ranking?
Pauline Central Primary is ranked #749 out of 1,280 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
405 students attend Pauline Central Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pauline Central Primary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% 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 12:1, 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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