- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Washburn Rural Middle School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,008 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 200320001710 · Topeka, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
966 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Washburn Rural High (1,878 students)
Washburn Rural Middle School grew from 943 students in 2022-23 to 1,008 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Washburn Rural Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washburn Rural
Washburn Rural High
1,878 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 966 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washburn Rural Middle School compares
Washburn Rural Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,682
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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~966 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 943 (2022-23) → 1,008 (2023-24), up 65.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.