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Pauline South Intermediate

7035 SW Morrill Rd, Wakarusa, KS 66546Auburn Washburn →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–06Non-Charter
299
Students
Total enrolled
$13,486
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 32% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 299 students in grades 04–06 in Wakarusa, Kansas.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,486 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Pauline South Intermediate is a mid-sized middle in Wakarusa, Kansas, serving grades 04–06 with 299 students. The district invests $13,486 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Pauline South Intermediate

299
Total Students
10.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution154 male · 145 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 209 students
Student Composition
67%
12%
8%
12%
Asian1%
White67%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black8%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200320001070

Academic Outcomes at Pauline South Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 66th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66546

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
  • 10.5:1 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
+2 more
↓
Middle
Washburn Rural Middle School
↓
High School
Washburn Rural High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 06
Location—
CountyShawnee County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAuburn Washburn →
Phone: (785)339-4750
NCES ID: 200320001070
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Wakarusa seeking a public middle 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
Elem
Auburn Elementary
377 students · PK–06
● 45 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
7035 SW Morrill Rd, Wakarusa, KS 66546
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.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
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.