Wabaunsee Junior High

Wabaunsee
112 Elm
Paxico, KS 66526
95 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Wabaunsee Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Paxico, Kansas, and serves as part of the Wabaunsee County USD 329 school district. The school provides a focused learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth and student development within a small-town, community-oriented setting. As a key component of the local district, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities that foster teamwork and personal growth.

The school’s operations are integrated into the broader USD 329 framework, which prioritizes accessibility and connectivity across the rural communities it serves. By maintaining a centralized presence in Paxico, Wabaunsee Junior High acts as a vital hub for the area’s youth. Prospective parents and community members can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources by visiting their official website at http://www.usd329.com.
95
Total Students
7.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    75 (78.9%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (4.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Wabaunsee
Phone: (785)636-5353
Website: http://www.usd329.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 95
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 32
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 32
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 27
Gender Ratio