Wabaunsee School District
School District · Alma, Kansas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,318
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Wabaunsee?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wabaunsee 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.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
Alma · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wabaunsee Junior High
Paxico · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wabaunsee SR High
Alma · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#13 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.9
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,318
+$1,064 vs Kansas median
District size
425 students
Smaller than Kansas median
The short answer
Wabaunsee ranks #13 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Wabaunsee's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wabaunsee Elementary School (9.2/10), Wabaunsee Junior High (7.9/10), and Wabaunsee SR High (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Wabaunsee
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wabaunsee Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Wabaunsee Junior High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Wabaunsee SR High | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wabaunsee
Wabaunsee is a Alma, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 425 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $16,318 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Wabaunsee is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wabaunsee Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Wabaunsee students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Wabaunsee, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wabaunsee with test data.
Schools in Wabaunsee
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Alma
- Total Enrollment
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wabaunsee?
Wabaunsee has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wabaunsee?
The average composite rating for Wabaunsee is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wabaunsee?
Wabaunsee spends $16,318 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wabaunsee?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wabaunsee is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wabaunsee?
Wabaunsee Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Wabaunsee with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Wabaunsee?
Across schools in Wabaunsee with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wabaunsee compare to other districts in Kansas?
Wabaunsee has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 3 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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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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