Auburn-Washburn

District Overview
Headquartered at 5928 SW 53rd in Topeka, Kansas, the Auburn-Washburn school district operates as an active, fully functional regular public school system serving nine operational campuses. Situated within a rural fringe setting in the greater Topeka metropolitan area, the district delivers a complete continuum of public education, spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade alongside specialized ungraded learning programs. Enrolling 5,873 students, Auburn-Washburn provides a structured, community-centered academic environment designed to guide learners seamlessly from early childhood development through high school graduation.

To support its student body, Auburn-Washburn maintains a robust professional workforce comprising approximately 1,892 full-time equivalent staff members. The instructional backbone of the district includes around 921 full-time equivalent teachers supported by 136 instructional aides, ensuring low student-to-educator ratios and dedicated classroom attention. This learning environment is further sustained by a team of over 835 operational and support staff members focused on student services, transportation, and facilities maintenance. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers, Auburn-Washburn offers a well-resourced Midwestern school system defined by comprehensive grade coverage, strong staffing capacity, and deep community integration.
9
Total Schools
5,873
Total Students
920.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Auburn-Washburn
Demographic Student Count
White4,140
Hispanic671
Black273
Asian199
Two or More553
American Indian27
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    4,140 (70.5%)
  • Hispanic
    671 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    553 (9.4%)
  • Black
    273 (4.6%)
  • Asian
    199 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    27 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Auburn-Washburn
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:9
Students:5,873*
Teachers (FTE):920.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Auburn-Washburn
Found 9 Schools