Enrollment
966
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Washburn Rural Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Washburn Rural Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200320001710
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washburn Rural Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washburn Rural Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Rural Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Auburn Washburn · Kansas
NCES ID 200320001710 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
80.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washburn Rural Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washburn Rural Middle School
Washburn Rural Middle School is a large middle school in Topeka, Kansas, enrolling 966 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 966 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 57 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #36.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Auburn Washburn spends $12,077 per pupil, 22% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 966 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Topeka's middle schools, it stands alongside Seaman Middle School (560 students): Washburn Rural Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.4:1).
Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students) and Farley Elementary (596 students) alongside Washburn Rural Middle School.
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 Washburn Rural Middle School compares
Washburn Rural Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 32% in Kansas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
177
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 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 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Washburn Rural Middle School 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 Washburn Rural Middle School.
$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 Washburn Rural Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn Rural High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farley Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jay Shideler Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wanamaker Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washburn Rural Middle School'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
- 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 middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Seaman Middle School
Standard public school
560 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jardine Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Marjorie French Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~966 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Washburn Rural Middle School
How many students attend Washburn Rural Middle School?
Washburn Rural Middle School has 966 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washburn Rural Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Washburn Rural Middle School?
30.3% of students at Washburn Rural Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washburn Rural Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Washburn Rural Middle School is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washburn Rural Middle School?
Washburn Rural Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Washburn Rural Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Washburn Rural Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Topeka on the city page.
Is Washburn Rural Middle School a good school?
Washburn Rural Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Washburn Rural Middle School, Auburn Washburn also operates Washburn Rural High (1,878 students), Farley Elementary (596 students), and Jay Shideler Elementary (492 students). See the Auburn Washburn district page for the complete list.
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