Below Average
#1110 of 1,294 schools in KS
Pauline Central Primary
Elementary School · Auburn-washburn · Topeka, KS
An Auburn-washburn elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
6625 SW Westview, Topeka, KS 66619
- Math 25% proficient (2025)
- Reading 33% proficient (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pauline Central Primary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pauline Central Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,517/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Topeka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,625
Median home value
$81,000
Median rent
$1,310/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
31.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Berryton ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 3.7 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Jay Shideler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 4.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Jardine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 714 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Auburn-washburn
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,703NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pauline Central Primary is listed in Auburn-Washburn; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pauline Central Primary
Pauline Central Primary is a public elementary school in Topeka, KS, part of Auburn-washburn, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,110 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pauline Central Primary
What grades does Pauline Central Primary serve?
Pauline Central Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Pauline Central Primary?
Pauline Central Primary has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline Central Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline Central Primary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pauline Central Primary rank in KS?
Pauline Central Primary ranks #1,110 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Pauline Central Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pauline Central Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pauline Central Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pauline Central Primary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pauline Central Primary a charter school?
No, Pauline Central Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pauline Central Primary a Title I school?
No, Pauline Central Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pauline Central Primary?
77.8% of students at Pauline Central Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Shawnee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (785) 339-4700
- Area population (ZIP 66619)
- 3,069
- Area median age
- 27.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66619; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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