How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Nickerson | Prairie Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hutchinson, Kansas | Sabetha, Kansas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,089 | 1,068 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Nickerson | Prairie Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,068 | $13,728 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| State Revenue | 76.8% | 57.6% |
| Local Revenue | 14.9% | 35.0% |
Nickerson
Federal State Local
Prairie Hills
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Nickerson | Prairie Hills |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83.2% | 92.2% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.2% | 27.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Nickerson | Prairie Hills |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 215.8:1 | 463.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.5% | 11.4% |
School Types
Nickerson
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Prairie Hills
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.