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Wanamaker Elementary

Q: Is Wanamaker Elementary a good school?

Wanamaker Elementary ranks 260 th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

260^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 656 Kansas Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Kansas elementary schools

Summary

Wanamaker Elementary is a public elementary school in Topeka, Kansas, serving 457 students in grades PK-6. It is part of the Auburn-Washburn school district, which is ranked 89 out of 264 districts in the state.

Wanamaker Elementary consistently outperforms the Auburn-Washburn district and the state of Kansas in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Wanamaker's overall ELA proficiency was 54.32% compared to 47.53% for Auburn-Washburn and 44.47% for Kansas. In Mathematics, Wanamaker's overall proficiency was 44.57% compared to 45.07% for Auburn-Washburn and 38.73% for Kansas. Wanamaker's 6th-grade students stand out, with 66.14% proficient or better in ELA and 59.69% in Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages.

While Wanamaker has excelled in supporting certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic and special education students, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is an area that could benefit from further attention and support. Compared to the nearby Topeka Public Schools district, Wanamaker Elementary significantly outperforms the district's average in both academic proficiency and student-teacher ratio. However, some Topeka Public Schools, such as Whitson Elementary, have also demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, and could serve as valuable benchmarks for Wanamaker.

475

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,874

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6630 SW 10th
Topeka, KS 66615

(785) 339-4800

District: Auburn-Washburn

Students who attend Wanamaker Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Washburn Rural Middle School
High:	Washburn Rural High

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

12.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 83rd percentile in 2015 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Kansas average (52% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Above the Kansas median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Auburn-Washburn's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg46%

Kansas avg42%

260^th of 656

Kansas public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 23 pts since 2015

From top 17% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Auburn-Washburn

89^th of 264Auburn-Washburn among Kansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	260 of 656	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.0	159 of 653	75.7%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	177 of 660	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	61.0	238 of 668	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.1	188 of 670	71.9%	★★★★☆
2019	80.4	88 of 667	86.8%	★★★★☆
2018	67.9	177 of 656	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	71.3	143 of 659	78.3%	★★★★☆
2016	83.1	85 of 656	87.0%	★★★★☆
2015	76.1	116 of 678	82.9%	★★★★☆
2013	82.5	29 of 668	95.7%	★★★★★
2012	70.5	181 of 660	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	80.4	45 of 631	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	77.4	83 of 630	86.8%	★★★★☆
2009	68.7	191 of 621	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.9	166 of 614	73.0%	★★★★☆
2007	70.7	181 of 600	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.2	158 of 585	73.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	28.8	162 of 214	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.9	50 of 193	74.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	64.8	180 of 591	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.1	74 of 591	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	159 of 574	72.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	93 of 262	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	92.2	8 of 245	96.7%	★★★★★
2022	72.0	36 of 254	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	55.2	79 of 207	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	256 of 533	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.0	173 of 546	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.2	132 of 541	75.6%	★★★★☆
2022	46.1	287 of 512	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.5	187 of 494	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	38 of 509	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	69.1	100 of 512	80.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	69.9	153 of 605	74.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	118 of 586	79.9%	★★★★☆
2018	62.5	189 of 575	67.1%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	154 of 313	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.5	96 of 306	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	66.9	66 of 296	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	37.3	195 of 305	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	28.8	162 of 214	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	66.9	50 of 193	74.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	58.6	224 of 576	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.9	168 of 579	71.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	172 of 584	70.5%	★★★★☆
2022	53.3	271 of 596	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.6	220 of 587	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.1	67 of 592	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	64.8	177 of 574	69.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2021)75th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2021)70th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)65th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)61st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)52nd percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile-10 vs school

Disabled (2021)24th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

Science57%+16 vs state

English Language Arts54%+10 vs state

Mathematics45%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Wanamaker Elementary

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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
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
McCarter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5512 SW 16th St	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4660	401	32	12.4	68.3%	143 (35.7%)	50 (12.5%)	118 (29.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (21.2%)	41.1	403^rd of 656 public elementary schools	38.6%		45.2	373^rd of 653 public elementary schools	42.9%	30	43.5	41.4	54.2		46.0	31.4	32.4	44.1		35.5	42.4	42.4	$15,778	$2,927	$12,851
McClure Elementary	Public	K-5	2529 SW Chelsea Dr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4340	301	23	13.0	69.1%	131 (43.5%)	35 (11.6%)	78 (25.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	51 (16.9%)	21.4	539^th of 656 public elementary schools	17.8%		38.4	427^th of 653 public elementary schools	34.6%	112	34.0	28.8	46.8		36.3	17.0	19.2	29.8		21.9	32.6	32.6	$15,907	$3,069	$12,838
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
Whitson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1725 SW Arnold Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4570	416	32	12.8	64.2%	207 (49.8%)	31 (7.5%)	126 (30.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.5%)	50.7	330^th of 656 public elementary schools	49.7%		60.6	238^th of 653 public elementary schools	63.6%	92	55.1	63.6	44.6		54.5	43.5	43.9	33.8		40.5	38.5	38.5	$16,511	$2,935	$13,576
McEachron Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4433 SW 29th Terr	Topeka	66614	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4430	422	30	13.9	68.2%	185 (43.8%)	58 (13.7%)	91 (21.6%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	79 (18.7%)	19.2	554^th of 656 public elementary schools	15.5%		36.3	440^th of 653 public elementary schools	32.6%	114	31.2	44.6	17.2		31.7	20.3	28.0	16.9		22.1	34.4	34.4	$15,034	$2,793	$12,240
Randolph Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 SW Randolph Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 438-4480	346	26	13.1	72.8%	158 (45.7%)	40 (11.6%)	89 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	55 (15.9%)	30.6	484^th of 656 public elementary schools	26.2%		24.8	516^th of 653 public elementary schools	21.0%	32	46.3	28.6	47.9		41.1	45.4	18.0	30.6		31.8	28.6	28.6	$15,894	$2,921	$12,972
Lowman Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 SW Garfield Ave	Topeka	66604	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 235-7060	294	23	12.5	82.7%	108 (36.7%)	33 (11.2%)	111 (37.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (13.3%)	24.5	516^th of 656 public elementary schools	21.3%		27.7	496^th of 653 public elementary schools	24.0%	20	27.9	40.4	31.9		33.6	27.9	29.2	38.3		31.9	29.8	29.8	$20,295	$3,379	$16,916
Jardine Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 SW 33rd St	Topeka	66611	Shawnee County	Topeka Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 295-3000	729	51	14.2	73.8%	256 (35.1%)	126 (17.3%)	205 (28.1%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	130 (17.8%)	22.7	532^nd of 656 public elementary schools	18.9%		20.2	547^th of 653 public elementary schools	16.2%	15	42.4	31.2	38.3		37.7	31.1	18.4	19.7		23.3	36.1	36.1	$14,313	$3,731	$10,582

Frequently Asked Questions about Wanamaker Elementary

How many students attend Wanamaker Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 475 students attended Wanamaker Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Wanamaker Elementary?

Students at Wanamaker Elementary are 60% White, 16% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% Asian, 4% African American.

Is Wanamaker Elementary a good school?

Wanamaker Elementary ranks 260^th of 656 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wanamaker Elementary attend?

Students who attend Wanamaker Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Washburn Rural Middle School
High : Washburn Rural High

What district is Wanamaker Elementary in?

Auburn-Washburn

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