At a glance
Reported students
336
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.02
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas elementary enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 708 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475
Auburn Elementary: 336 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Auburn Elementary
Auburn Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Auburn. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Auburn-Washburn. NCES reports 336 students for 2024–25.
Among 708 elementary schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 311 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Kansas median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Auburn Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.02 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White83.6%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black2.1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Auburn-Washburn
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pauline South Intermediate
Elementary · Grades 03–05
277 reported students
Pauline Central Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
406 reported students
Indian Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Wanamaker Elem
Elementary · Grades PK–05
475 reported students
Jay Shideler Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
492 reported students
Farley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Public schools near Auburn Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Shideler Elementary Elementary · Auburn-Washburn | KG–05 | 492 | 5.7 mi |
| Pauline South Intermediate Elementary · Auburn-Washburn | 03–05 | 277 | 6.4 mi |
| Pauline Central Primary Elementary · Auburn-Washburn | PK–02 | 406 | 7.1 mi |
| Farley Elementary Elementary · Auburn-Washburn | PK–05 | 596 | 7.2 mi |
| Indian Hills Elementary Elementary · Auburn-Washburn | KG–05 | 440 | 7.4 mi |
| McEachron Elem Elementary · Topeka Public Schools | PK–05 | 422 | 8.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Auburn Elementary
What grades does Auburn Elementary serve?
Auburn Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Auburn-Washburn.
How many students attend Auburn Elementary?
Auburn Elementary reported 336 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 708 Kansas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Auburn Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 336 students and 30.02 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Auburn Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Auburn Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Auburn-Washburn attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Auburn Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Auburn Elementary in?
Auburn Elementary is part of Auburn-Washburn, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Auburn Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jay Shideler Elementary (5.7 mi), Pauline South Intermediate (6.4 mi), Pauline Central Primary (7.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.