- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Topeka, KS
Wanamaker Elem
Federal NCES profile for Wanamaker Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200320001071
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanamaker Elem earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #10 of 21
- schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Wanamaker Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wanamaker Elem ranks #10 of 21 schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Wanamaker Elem shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 200320001071 · Topeka, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Wanamaker Elem shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Wanamaker Elem 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
- This school 475
Wanamaker Elem
475 students
- Indian Hills E 440
Indian Hills Elementary
440 students
What this shows Wanamaker Elem reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanamaker Elem compares
Wanamaker Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 23% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Kansas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 7.6%
African American 3.8%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Wanamaker Elem 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 Wanamaker Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wanamaker Elem'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
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
Williams Science and Fine Arts Magnet School
Standard public school
447 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Shawnee Heights Elem
Standard public school
429 students 13.4:1 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wanamaker Elem
How many students attend Wanamaker Elem?
Wanamaker Elem has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanamaker Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanamaker Elem is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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 Wanamaker Elem?
32.9% of students at Wanamaker Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wanamaker Elem?
The largest demographic group at Wanamaker Elem is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanamaker Elem?
Wanamaker Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wanamaker Elem rank among schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Wanamaker Elem ranks #10 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 Wanamaker Elem, 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.