- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Topeka, KS
Washburn Rural High
Federal NCES profile for Washburn Rural High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200320001073
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn Rural High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #2 of 6
- high schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 25.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn Rural High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Rural High ranks #2 of 6 high schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Washburn Rural High held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 130.8 → 130.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 200320001073 · Topeka, KS High · MID · TRAD
1,878 enr · 14.4:1 · 25.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students)
Washburn Rural High held near 1,885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 130.8 → 130.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Washburn Rural High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Indian Hills E 440
Indian Hills Elementary
440 students
What this shows Washburn Rural High reports 1,878 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn Rural High compares
Washburn Rural High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.6% | ▼ 40% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,878 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,878
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Kansas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
146
in-school suspensions + 124 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Washburn Rural High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Washburn Rural High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn Rural High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools in Topeka
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Topeka High
Standard public school
1,578 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Seaman High
Standard public school
1,190 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Topeka West High
Standard public school
971 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Highland Park High
Standard public school
835 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Hope Street Charter Academy
Standard public school
103 students 6.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,878 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washburn Rural High
How many students attend Washburn Rural High?
Washburn Rural High has 1,878 students enrolled. It is a high school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 1,884 (2022-23) → 1,885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural High?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural High is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washburn Rural High?
25.6% of students at Washburn Rural High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn Rural High?
The largest demographic group at Washburn Rural High is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn Rural High?
Washburn Rural High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Washburn Rural High rank among high schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Rural High ranks #2 of 6 high 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 high schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Auburn Washburn?
Besides Washburn Rural High, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural Middle School (966 students), Farley Elementary (596 students), and Jay Shideler Elementary (492 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.