Enrollment
110
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nickerson, KS
Central State Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central State Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200999002092
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central State Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nickerson · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 110
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Central State Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nickerson, KS.
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What stands out at Central State Academy
Central State Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nickerson, Kansas, enrolling 110 students.
Enrollment of 110 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Nickerson's public schools, it stands alongside Nickerson Elem (183 students): Central State Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students) and Nickerson High (255 students) alongside Central State Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central State Academy compares
Central State Academy on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 110 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Engagement
23.6%
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
$13,581
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Central State Academy is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nickerson, which includes Central State Academy.
$13,581
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Central State Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nickerson High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Nickerson Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Reno Valley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Central State Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Nickerson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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 public 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% of enrollment, in Nickerson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central State Academy?
Central State Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Central State Academy rank among public schools in Nickerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Central State Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nickerson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Nickerson on the city page.
Is Central State Academy a good school?
Central State Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nickerson?
Besides Central State Academy, Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students), Nickerson High (255 students), and Nickerson Elem (183 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.
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