Auburn-washburn School District
School District · Topeka, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
9
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Evaluating Auburn-washburn?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Auburn-washburn as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jay Shideler Elementary
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Indian Hills Elementary
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Farley Elementary
Topeka · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#171 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,703
$2,551 vs Kansas median
District size
6,008 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Auburn-washburn ranks #171 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Auburn-washburn's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jay Shideler Elementary (8.6/10), Indian Hills Elementary (7.7/10), and Farley Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Auburn-washburn schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Auburn-washburn
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Shideler Elementary | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Indian Hills Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Farley Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Wanamaker Elem | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Auburn Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Washburn Rural Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Washburn Rural High | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Pauline Central Primary | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Pauline South Intermediate | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 6.3/10, Auburn-washburn demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jay Shideler Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Auburn-washburn students show an average math proficiency of 55.0% and ELA proficiency of 59.3%.
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 6.3/10. 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?
Jay Shideler Elementary is the highest-rated school in Auburn-washburn with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Auburn-washburn?
Across schools in Auburn-washburn with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.3%. 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 6.3/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.3%
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Compare Auburn-washburn with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
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- 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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