Excellent
#19 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 1% in state
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 68% proficient (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wabaunsee Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wabaunsee Elementary School 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,006/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,490
Median home value
$191,000
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Wabaunsee
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,318NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wabaunsee Elementary School is listed in Wabaunsee; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wabaunsee Elementary School
Wabaunsee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alma, KS, part of Wabaunsee, serving approximately 216 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wabaunsee Elementary School
What grades does Wabaunsee Elementary School serve?
Wabaunsee Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wabaunsee Elementary School?
Wabaunsee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wabaunsee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wabaunsee Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wabaunsee Elementary School rank in KS?
Wabaunsee Elementary School ranks #19 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Wabaunsee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wabaunsee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Wabaunsee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wabaunsee Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wabaunsee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Wabaunsee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wabaunsee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Wabaunsee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wabaunsee Elementary School?
34.3% of students at Wabaunsee Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wabaunsee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (785) 765-3349
- Area population (ZIP 66401)
- 1,928
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 66401; 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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