Enrollment
406
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pauline Central Primary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pauline Central Primary
Pauline Central Primary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 406 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 406 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #91.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Auburn Washburn spends $12,077 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Topeka's public schools, it stands alongside Jardine Elementary (729 students): Pauline Central Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 13.5:1).
Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students) and Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students) alongside Pauline Central Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pauline Central Primary compares
Pauline Central Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn Washburn, which includes Pauline Central Primary.
$12,077
Per student
-22%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 67.0%
Federal 9.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pauline Central Primary a good school?
Pauline Central Primary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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