Top Rankings
Wabaunsee School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 421 students in Wabaunsee School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Wabaunsee School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
421 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Wabaunsee School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
363 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
86%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
37
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
29
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
31
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
24
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
35
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,805 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,931 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,805
$16,113
Spending / Student
$16,931
$17,019
Best Wabaunsee School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3rd & Pierce
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Maple Hill, KS 66507
(785) 256-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Rank: #33.
Alma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Wabaunsee Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Missouri
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3315
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District manages 4 public schools serving 421 students.
What is the rank of Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District is ranked #20 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wabaunsee School District?
86% of Wabaunsee School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wabaunsee School District?
Wabaunsee School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Wabaunsee School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,931 is less than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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