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Wabaunsee School District

213 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
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10/
10
Top 10%

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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Wabaunsee School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Kansas.
Public Elementary Schools in Wabaunsee School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
990 Schools
# Students
425 Students
316,180 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
22,687 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#28 out of 286 school districts
(Top 10%)
46%
31%
40-44%
32%
40-44%
31%
(21-22)
80-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.58
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
22%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
84%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,638 is higher than the state median of $16,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,772 is less than the state median of $17,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,638
$16,398
Spending / Student
$16,772
$17,321

Best Wabaunsee School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wabaunsee Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
(785) 636-5353
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Wabaunsee Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401
(785) 765-3349
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 46% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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