Enrollment
110
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 200999002092
Central State Academy — Nickerson, KS
Federal NCES profile for Central State Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Central State Academy reports 110 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Nickerson spends $14,114 per pupil district-wide, below the Kansas average of $17,342 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.9% from local sources (property taxes), 76.8% from the state, and 8.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central State Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Kansas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 | top 17% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
23.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,114
per pupil, district-wide
— below Kansas avg of $17,342
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 110 Top 17% in Kansas — larger than 83% of 1,354 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 200999002092
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nickerson, which includes Central State Academy.
$14,114
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $17,342
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 76.8%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Central State Academy
How many students attend Central State Academy?
Central State Academy has 110 students enrolled. It is a other school in Nickerson, KS.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central State Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central State Academy is White at 80.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Nickerson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central State Academy?
Central State Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.