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Elementary· 9 schools in district

Auburn Elementary

810 N Commercial, Auburn, KS 66402Auburn Washburn →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
377
Students
Total enrolled
$13,486
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 377 students in grades PK–06 in Auburn, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,486 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Auburn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Auburn, Kansas, serving grades PK–06 with 377 students. The district invests $13,486 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Auburn Elementary

377
Total Students
11.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
33
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 198 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 130 students
Student Composition
84%
8%
Asian1%
White84%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200320001066

Academic Outcomes at Auburn Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66402

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,486Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,486
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,934
Student Support$2,562
Administration$1,618
Operations$2,023
Other$1,349
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,486 spent per student, an estimated $5,974 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
23%
State government
67.0%
Local (property tax)
23.3%
Federal programs
9.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Farley ElementaryJay Shideler ElementaryWanamaker ElemIndian Hills Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
Washburn Rural Middle SchoolPauline South Intermediate
↓
High School
Washburn Rural High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyShawnee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAuburn Washburn →
Phone: (785)339-4400
NCES ID: 200320001066
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Auburn seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Auburn Washburn
High
Washburn Rural High
1,884 students · 09–12
31% FRL
Mid
Washburn Rural Middle School
943 students · 07–08
36% FRL
Elem
Farley Elementary
621 students · PK–06
● 45 opp33% FRL
Elem
Jay Shideler Elementary
567 students · KG–06
● 45 opp16% FRL
Elem
Wanamaker Elem
484 students · PK–06
● 45 opp38% FRL
Elem
Indian Hills Elementary
474 students · KG–06
● 45 opp21% FRL
Elem
Pauline Central Primary
410 students · PK–03
74% FRL
Mid
Pauline South Intermediate
299 students · 04–06
● 47 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
810 N Commercial, Auburn, KS 66402
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.