- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Atchison, KS
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200354001868
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Atchison · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS.
School address
District: Atchison Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200354001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Central School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 200354001868 · Atchison, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 7.3:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Atchison Elementary School (693 students)
Central School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 7.5 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Central School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atchison Eleme
Atchison Elementary School
693 students
- Atchison High
Atchison High School
419 students
- Atchison Middl
Atchison Middle School
287 students
- This school 51
Central School
51 students
What this shows Central School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School is a shrinking 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 99% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 4% in Kansas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
92.2%
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
$14,234
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Central School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Atchison Public Schools reports $14,234 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atchison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atchison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Atchison
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 51 students enrolled. It is a public school in Atchison, KS. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 7.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 54% 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 Central School?
84.9% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Atchison, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central School rank among public schools in Atchison?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Atchison, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Atchison Public Schools?
Besides Central School, Atchison Public Schools also operates Atchison Elementary School (693 students), Atchison High School (419 students), and Atchison Middle School (287 students). See the Atchison Public Schools district page for the complete list.