- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakarusa, KS
Pauline South Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Pauline South Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200320001070
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pauline South Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Pauline South Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pauline South Intermediate held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200320001070 · Wakarusa, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 9.9:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Pauline South Intermediate held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Pauline South Intermediate 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 277
Pauline South Intermediate
277 students
What this shows Pauline South Intermediate reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pauline South Intermediate compares
Pauline South Intermediate 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Kansas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Pauline South Intermediate 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 South Intermediate 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pauline South Intermediate'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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pauline South Intermediate
How many students attend Pauline South Intermediate?
Pauline South Intermediate has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakarusa, KS. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pauline South Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Pauline South Intermediate is 9.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 37% 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 South Intermediate?
61.2% of students at Pauline South Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pauline South Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Pauline South Intermediate is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Wakarusa, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pauline South Intermediate?
Pauline South Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Auburn Washburn?
Besides Pauline South Intermediate, 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.