- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Pauline Central Primary
Federal NCES profile for Pauline Central Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200320001069
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pauline Central Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools.
- #18 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pauline Central Primary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pauline Central Primary ranks #18 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Pauline Central Primary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 200320001069 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 11.3:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Pauline Central Primary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pauline Central Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural High
1,878 students
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural Middle School
966 students
- Farley Element 596
Farley Elementary
596 students
- Jay Shideler E 492
Jay Shideler Elementary
492 students
- Wanamaker Elem 475
Wanamaker Elem
475 students
- This school 406
Pauline Central Primary
406 students
What this shows Pauline Central Primary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pauline Central Primary compares
Pauline Central Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 55% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Kansas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Pauline Central Primary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Auburn Washburn reports $12,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pauline Central Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pauline Central Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Topeka
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jardine Elementary
Standard public school
729 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Farley Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ross Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Logan Elementary
Standard public school
558 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Wanamaker Elem
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
447 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pauline Central Primary
How many students attend Pauline Central Primary?
Pauline Central Primary has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline Central Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline Central Primary is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pauline Central Primary?
66.1% of students at Pauline Central Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pauline Central Primary?
The largest demographic group at Pauline Central Primary is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pauline Central Primary?
Pauline Central Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pauline Central Primary rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Pauline Central Primary ranks #18 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Washburn?
Besides Pauline Central Primary, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), and Farley Elementary (596 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.