- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Central State Academy shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 200999002092 · Nickerson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hutchinson Elem (326 students)
Central State Academy shrank from 102 students in 2022-23 to 92 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Central State Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hutchins
South Hutchinson Elem
326 students
- Nickerson High
Nickerson High
255 students
- Nickerson Elem
Nickerson Elem
183 students
- Reno Valley Mi
Reno Valley Middle School
137 students
- This school 110
Central State Academy
110 students
What this shows Central State Academy reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central State Academy compares
Central State Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$14,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Nickerson reports $14,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 102 (2022-23) → 92 (2023-24), down 10.
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: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.