Auburn-washburn School District
School District · Topeka, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#237 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,703
$2,551 vs Kansas median
District size
6,008 students
Much larger than Kansas median
About Auburn-washburn
Auburn-washburn is a Topeka, Kansas school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,008 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. The district invests $12,703 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Auburn-washburn demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farley Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Auburn-washburn students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Auburn-washburn, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Auburn-washburn with test data.
Schools in Auburn-washburn
9 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Topeka
- Total Enrollment
- 6,008
- Teachers (FTE)
- 494
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Auburn-washburn?
Auburn-washburn has 9 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Auburn-washburn?
The average composite rating for Auburn-washburn is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Auburn-washburn?
Auburn-washburn spends $12,703 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Auburn-washburn?
The average student-teacher ratio in Auburn-washburn is 12.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Auburn-washburn?
Farley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Auburn-washburn with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in Auburn-washburn?
Across schools in Auburn-washburn with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Auburn-washburn compare to other districts in Kansas?
Auburn-washburn has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in KS
Compare Auburn-washburn with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
- Leavenworth (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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