Total enrollment
937
-66 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
Wabaunsee County
Kansas · Public K-12
Inside Wabaunsee County, Kansas, public K-12 schools number 7 and serve about 937 students out of a population of 7,009. That works out to 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Wabaunsee County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-2 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
9%
was 6%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
937
NCES CCD
Median income
$76,908
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.8%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
3
511 students
Middle
1
95 students
High
2
331 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mission Valley
452 students · 3 districts in Wabaunsee County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wabaunsee County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Wabaunsee County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Valley Elementary | Eskridge | Elementary | PK-06 | 236 | · |
| Mission Valley Junior and Senior High School | Eskridge | High | 07-12 | 216 | · |
| Wabaunsee Elementary School | Alma | Elementary | PK-05 | 199 | · |
| Wabaunsee Sr High | Alma | High | 09-12 | 115 | · |
| Wabaunsee Junior High | Paxico | Middle | 06-08 | 95 | · |
| Prairie Heights Elementary School | Alta Vista | Elementary | KG-06 | 76 | · |
| Maple Hill Elem | Maple Hill | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Wabaunsee County
About Wabaunsee County
Wabaunsee County is a compact Kansas county of about 7,009 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 937 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $76,908, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 16% above the Kansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Wabaunsee County comprises 3 elementary schools (511 students), 1 middle school (95), 2 high schools (331), and 1 combined or other schools.
Mission Valley dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 452 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 937 students, fell 7% from the 1,003 reported in SY 2017-18. Wabaunsee County now counts 6 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 90% to 86%.
On allk12, the community for Wabaunsee County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data