Wabaunsee Elementary School

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Wabaunsee Elementary School ranks 246 th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

215 E 9th
Alma, KS 66401

(785) 765-3349

District: Wabaunsee

SchoolDigger Rank:
246^th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,185

Students who attend Wabaunsee Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wabaunsee Junior High
High:	Wabaunsee Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wabaunsee Elementary School ranks better than 62.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wabaunsee Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Wabaunsee Elementary School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wabaunsee Elementary School is $11,185.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wabaunsee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabaunsee Elementary School 246^th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Wabaunsee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Wabaunsee:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabaunsee 42^nd of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wabaunsee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wabaunsee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2006	76.69	98^th	585	83.2%
2007	86.07	11^th	600	98.2%
2008	82.27	45^th	614	92.7%
2009	65.64	244^th	621	60.7%
2010	63.08	263^rd	630	58.3%
2011	71.84	158^th	631	75.0%
2012	78.14	47^th	660	92.9%
2013	85.79	3^rd	668	99.6%
2015	65.62	204^th	678	69.9%
2016	71.35	165^th	656	74.8%
2017	52.16	311^th	659	52.8%
2018	76.70	116^th	656	82.3%
2021	48.06	355^th	670	47.0%
2022	60.93	239^th	668	64.2%
2023	44.54	374^th	660	43.3%
2024	59.32	246^th	653	62.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wabaunsee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	17.03	507^th	546	7.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Wabaunsee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.29	153^rd	575	73.4%

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Rank History for White students at Wabaunsee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	79.24	92^nd	574	84.0%
2021	47.03	321^st	587	45.3%
2022	58.16	222^nd	596	62.8%
2023	34.71	413^th	584	29.3%
2024	50.45	286^th	579	50.6%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wabaunsee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	154	5	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	164
1989	160	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	166
1990	192	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	196
1991	212	3	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	220
1992	235	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	240
1993	219	1	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	227
1994	205	1	2	13	1	n/a	n/a	222
1995	238	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	247
1996	238	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	247
1997	266	1	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	279
1998	239	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	249
1999	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	155
2000	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2001	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2002	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2003	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	157
2004	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2005	104	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	104
2006	111	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	114
2007	87	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	91
2008	109	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	112
2009	111	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	113
2010	119	0	0	4	0	0	3	126
2011	117	0	0	3	0	0	5	125
2012	117	0	3	3	1	0	3	127
2013	96	3	0	6	1	0	1	107
2014	98	2	0	6	1	0	2	109
2015	93	0	0	8	1	0	5	107
2016	83	2	0	6	0	1	7	99
2017	91	1	0	8	0	0	9	109
2018	85	0	0	7	0	0	9	101
2019	82	0	0	8	0	0	11	101
2020	94	0	0	13	3	0	8	118
2021	93	0	0	16	2	0	9	120
2022	98	0	0	15	2	0	7	122
2023	100	0	0	13	0	0	9	122
2024	182	3	0	24	0	0	7	216

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wabaunsee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	164	11.0	14.9	0
1989	166	11.0	15.0	n/a
1990	196	11.0	17.8	0
1991	220	11.0	20.0	n/a
1992	240	14.1	17.0	23.8
1993	227	13.1	17.3	13.7
1994	222	15.1	14.7	14.9
1995	247	15.6	15.8	28.7
1996	247	15.6	15.8	28.7
1997	279	17.0	16.4	29
1998	249	16.8	14.8	30.5
1999	155	12.8	12.1	30.3
2000	140	12.3	11.4	27.9
2001	137	11.3	12.1	19
2002	157	11.4	13.8	29.9
2003	157	11.4	13.8	29.9
2004	138	11.4	12.1	27.5
2005	104	8.3	12.5	33.7
2006	114	9.3	12.3	28.1
2007	91	10.2	8.9	45.1
2008	112	1.9	58.9	40.2
2009	113	9.2	12.3	46.9
2010	126	9.8	12.8	46.8
2011	125	9.3	13.4	48
2012	127	9.5	13.3	36.2
2013	107	9.2	11.6	43.9
2014	109	9.3	11.7	50.5
2015	107	9.0	11.8	46.7
2016	99	9.0	11.0	42.4
2017	109	6.8	16.0	42.2
2018	101	6.8	14.8	37.6
2019	101	6.8	14.8	35.6
2020	118	7.3	16.1	32.2
2021	120	7.8	15.3	35
2022	122	8.4	14.4	17.2
2023	122	8.3	14.6	26.2
2024	216	16.7	12.9	34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wabaunsee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	164	11.0	14.9	0
1989	166	11.0	15.0	n/a
1990	196	11.0	17.8	0
1991	220	11.0	20.0	n/a
1992	240	14.1	17.0	23.8
1993	227	13.1	17.3	13.7
1994	222	15.1	14.7	14.9
1995	247	15.6	15.8	28.7
1996	247	15.6	15.8	28.7
1997	279	17.0	16.4	29
1998	249	16.8	14.8	30.5
1999	155	12.8	12.1	30.3
2000	140	12.3	11.4	27.9
2001	137	11.3	12.1	19
2002	157	11.4	13.8	29.9
2003	157	11.4	13.8	29.9
2004	138	11.4	12.1	27.5
2005	104	8.3	12.5	33.7
2006	114	9.3	12.3	28.1
2007	91	10.2	8.9	45.1
2008	112	1.9	58.9	40.2
2009	113	9.2	12.3	46.9
2010	126	9.8	12.8	46.8
2011	125	9.3	13.4	48
2012	127	9.5	13.3	36.2
2013	107	9.2	11.6	43.9
2014	109	9.3	11.7	50.5
2015	107	9.0	11.8	46.7
2016	99	9.0	11.0	42.4
2017	109	6.8	16.0	42.2
2018	101	6.8	14.8	37.6
2019	101	6.8	14.8	35.6
2020	118	7.3	16.1	32.2
2021	120	7.8	15.3	35
2022	122	8.4	14.4	17.2
2023	122	8.3	14.6	26.2
2024	216	16.7	12.9	34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wabaunsee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$420 (3.8%)	$10,765 (96.2%)	$11,185

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wabaunsee Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wabaunsee Elementary School)	83.3	36.8	46.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wabaunsee)	82.8	44.1	38.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wabaunsee Elementary School)	72.2	31.6	40.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wabaunsee)	62.1	29.4	32.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	101	122	20.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	13	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	100	22%
Two or More Races	11	9	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	26.2%	9.4%

Schools Near Wabaunsee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wabaunsee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	215 E 9th	Alma	66401	Wabaunsee County	Wabaunsee	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 765-3349	216	17	12.9	34.3%	182 (84.3%)	3 (1.4%)	24 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	59.3	246^th of 653 public elementary schools	62.3%		44.5	374^th of 660 public elementary schools	43.3%	128	59.3	57.1	29.0		47.7	64.3	71.4	12.9		48.3	35.5	35.5	$11,185	$420	$10,765
West Elementary	Public	3-5	1911 6th St	Wamego	66547	Pottawatomie County	Wamego	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 456-8333	355	26	13.7	30.4%	305 (85.9%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	82.2	89^th of 653 public elementary schools	86.4%		87	63^rd of 660 public elementary schools	90.5%	26	58.8	53.9	50.0		54.2	80.7	53.5	48.4		61.0	62.7	62.7	$9,541	$1,619	$7,922
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	900 7th Street	Wamego	66547	Pottawatomie County	Wamego	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 456-7278	394	30	13.1	35.3%	344 (87.3%)	6 (1.5%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.1%)								(n/a)													$10,243	$2,745	$7,497
St George Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	200 Blackjack Road	Saint George	66535	Pottawatomie County	Rock Creek	No	No	No	No	(785) 494-2482	384	28	13.7	24.2%	348 (90.6%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	11 (2.9%)	71.1	152^nd of 653 public elementary schools	76.7%		73.2	141^st of 660 public elementary schools	78.6%	11	60.3	42.9			51.4	82.6	36.1			58.9			$7,018	$1,790	$5,228
Prairie Heights Elementary School	Public	K-6	801 Center Street	Alta Vista	66834	Wabaunsee County	Morris County	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 499-6313	74	9	8.7	52.7%	68 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.1%)	70.1	158^th of 653 public elementary schools	75.8%		50	329^th of 660 public elementary schools	50.2%	171	50.0		40.0		44.9	86.4		30.0		57.1	60.0	60.0	$10,763	$799	$9,964
St Marys Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	312 Grand Avenue	Saint Marys	66536	Pottawatomie County	Kaw Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 437-6159	275	27	10.0	45.5%	219 (79.6%)	5 (1.8%)	40 (14.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	71.3	149^th of 653 public elementary schools	77.2%		56.7	272^nd of 660 public elementary schools	58.8%	123	38.7	50.0	70.0	42.4	48.4	48.4	45.0	50.0	45.5	46.8	60.0	60.0	$10,228	$876	$9,352
Mission Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	12913 Mission Valley Rd. Ste B	Eskridge	66423	Wabaunsee County	Mission Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 557-6686	231	21	11.1	41.1%	206 (89.2%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	35.1	449^th of 653 public elementary schools	31.2%		48.6	340^th of 660 public elementary schools	48.5%	109	28.6	25.0	36.4	21.7	28.4	46.4	18.8	21.2	47.8	31.9	36.4	36.4	$15,033	$117	$14,917
Oliver Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4787 Jackies Way	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	No	(785) 587-2823	309	21	15.0	23.9%	220 (71.2%)	9 (2.9%)	38 (12.3%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	30 (9.7%)								(n/a)
Woodrow Wilson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	312 N Juliette Avenue	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2170	232	20	11.8	52.6%	132 (56.9%)	25 (10.8%)	41 (17.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	28 (12.1%)	61.8	226^th of 653 public elementary schools	65.4%		54	295^th of 660 public elementary schools	55.3%	69	61.3	59.5	44.0		55.9	46.7	34.2	28.0		36.6	52.0	52.0	$8,670	$856	$7,814
Bluemont Elementary School	Public	K-5	714 Bluemont Ave.	Manhattan	66502	Riley County	Manhattan-Ogden	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 587-2030	215	18	11.6	52.1%	125 (58.1%)	15 (7.0%)	28 (13.0%)	30 (14.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.4%)	54	288^th of 653 public elementary schools	55.9%		64	202^nd of 660 public elementary schools	69.4%	86	35.1	32.3	45.5		37.6	48.6	46.7	39.4		45.0	48.5	48.5	$8,977	$1,134	$7,843

Frequently Asked Questions about Wabaunsee Elementary School

What district is Wabaunsee Elementary School in?

Wabaunsee

How many students attend Wabaunsee Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 216 students attended Wabaunsee Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Wabaunsee Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wabaunsee Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wabaunsee Junior High
High : Wabaunsee Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Wabaunsee Elementary School?

Students at Wabaunsee Elementary School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Wabaunsee Elementary School a good school?

Wabaunsee Elementary School ranks 246^th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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