Elementary Schools in Auburn-Washburn

Summary:

The Auburn-Washburn school district in Kansas is home to 6 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, with some standouts like Jay Shideler Elementary and Indian Hills Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Jay Shideler Elementary is the highest-performing school in the district, with exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades. In contrast, Pauline Central Primary has the lowest proficiency rates, though it serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The district as a whole faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, which is an area of concern across all schools.

The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios, suggesting the district may need to re-evaluate resource allocation to ensure equitable support for all schools and students. Overall, the Auburn-Washburn district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing elementary schools, highlighting the need to focus on improving equity and providing a high-quality education for all students in the area.

District Detail

5928 SW 53rd
Topeka, KS 66610

(785) 339-4000

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 264 Kansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,866

Primary Schools: 6
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Auburn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	810 N Commercial	Auburn	66402	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 339-4400	336	30	11.1	33.3%	281 (83.6%)	7 (2.1%)	23 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.5%)	53.6	300^th of 656 public elementary schools	54.3%		53.9	290^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.6%	10	38.3	55.3	48.0	52.0	47.5	26.7	57.9	32.0	52.0	40.4	58.0	58.0	$13,694	$735	$12,959
Pauline Central Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	6625 SW Westview	Topeka	66619	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 339-4700	406	37	10.9	70.7%	263 (64.8%)	29 (7.1%)	65 (16.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.1%)								(n/a)	33.3				33.3	25.3				25.3			$14,390	$745	$13,645
Wanamaker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6630 SW 10th	Topeka	66615	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4800	475	35	13.5	39.6%	286 (60.2%)	18 (3.8%)	78 (16.4%)	36 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (12.0%)	59.8	260^th of 656 public elementary schools	60.4%		70	159^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.7%	101	47.8	51.7	51.6	66.1	54.3	40.3	42.6	34.9	59.7	44.6	57.1	57.1	$11,874	$713	$11,161
Jay Shideler Elementary	Public	K-6	4948 SW Wanamaker	Topeka	66610	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4600	492	40	12.1	15.2%	392 (79.7%)	9 (1.8%)	42 (8.5%)	16 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	85.2	70^th of 656 public elementary schools	89.3%		87.2	63^rd of 653 public elementary schools	90.4%	7	67.8	70.2	71.1	55.9	66.1	74.6	59.5	63.9	66.3	65.4	57.8	57.8	$10,562	$705	$9,857
Indian Hills Elementary	Public	K-6	7445 SW 29th	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 339-4500	440	32	13.6	28.2%	297 (67.5%)	23 (5.2%)	47 (10.7%)	30 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (9.5%)	67.9	183^rd of 656 public elementary schools	72.1%		76	118^th of 653 public elementary schools	81.9%	65	55.6	54.4	53.5	57.7	55.3	51.6	57.3	38.0	64.8	52.9	54.9	54.9	$11,823	$669	$11,154
Farley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	6701 SW 33rd Street	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Auburn-Washburn	No	No	No	No	(785) 408-8300	596	43	13.7	32.7%	372 (62.4%)	31 (5.2%)	59 (9.9%)	41 (6.9%)	6 (1.0%)	5 (0.8%)	82 (13.8%)	66.4	211^th of 656 public elementary schools	67.8%		67	189^th of 653 public elementary schools	71.1%	22	52.0	57.4	45.4	49.3	50.4	54.7	72.3	42.9	57.1	55.1	57.1	57.1	$13,304	$757	$12,547

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Topeka Public Schools	7.94 mi	27	247^th
Santa Fe Trail	9.13 mi	3	216^th
Mission Valley	9.96 mi	2	96^th
Burlingame Public School	10.39 mi	2	220^th
Shawnee Heights	10.44 mi	6	146^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Elementary Schools in Auburn-Washburn

District Detail

Jay Shideler Elementary

Indian Hills Elementary

Farley Elementary

Wanamaker Elementary

Auburn Elementary

Pauline Central Primary

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