Wanamaker Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 339-4800
- Wanamaker Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Wanamaker Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Wanamaker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Wanamaker Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Wanamaker Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Wanamaker Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #248 out of 1265 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 20% |
| Black | 8% | 7% |
| White | 65% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Auburn Washburn School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wanamaker Elementary School is Topeka West High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Landon Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mccarter Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Topeka Mccarter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 401 students
1.7 miles
5512 Sw 16th St
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4660 1.7 PK-5 401 - Topeka Landon Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 455 students
1.8 miles
731 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66606
(785) 438-4220 1.8 6-8 455 - Topeka Topeka West High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,018 student
2.2 miles
2001 Sw Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4000 2.2 9-12 1,018 - Topeka Mcclure Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
2.5 miles
2529 Sw Chelsea Dr
Topeka, KS 66614
(785) 438-4340 2.5 PK-5 315 - Topeka Hope Street Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 119 students
2.6 miles
1900 Sw Hope Street
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 438-4280 2.6 9-12 119
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