Auburn Washburn

Auburn Washburn is a rural school district in Shawnee County, Kansas, serving 5,880 students across nine schools. The district experienced a 3.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating a contracting student population. With 365.5 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.1:1.

Academic performance shows Auburn Washburn performing above state averages in key areas. Math proficiency stands at 39.3% compared to the Kansas state average of 31.5%, while reading proficiency reaches 37.3% against the state average of 33.4%. The graduation rate of 93.5% exceeds Kansas's 91.3% state average.

Demographically, 35.9% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, reflecting moderate economic challenges within the district's service area. Financially, Auburn Washburn faces a notable constraint: per-pupil spending of $17,590 falls significantly below the state average of $23,030, representing a substantial $5,440 gap. The district's revenue structure shows heavy reliance on state funding at 62.9%, with local sources providing 31.4% and federal funding comprising 5.8%. This funding composition reflects the district's rural status and suggests limited local tax base capacity relative to wealthier suburban districts.