- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nickerson, KS
Nickerson Elem
Federal NCES profile for Nickerson Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200999000546
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nickerson Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nickerson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nickerson Elem has class sizes smaller than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nickerson Elem ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nickerson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Nickerson Elem shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 200999000546 · Nickerson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 9.2:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hutchinson Elem (326 students)
Nickerson Elem shrank from 213 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.2 → 18.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Nickerson Elem 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
- This school
Nickerson Elem
183 students
- Reno Valley Mi
Reno Valley Middle School
137 students
- Central State 110
Central State Academy
110 students
What this shows Nickerson Elem reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nickerson Elem compares
Nickerson Elem 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 26% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Kansas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 86.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Nickerson Elem 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 Nickerson Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickerson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reno Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central State Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nickerson Elem'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
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nickerson Elem
How many students attend Nickerson Elem?
Nickerson Elem has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nickerson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickerson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickerson Elem is 9.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 41% 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 Nickerson Elem?
54.0% of students at Nickerson Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nickerson Elem?
The largest demographic group at Nickerson Elem is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Nickerson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nickerson Elem?
Nickerson Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nickerson Elem rank among public schools in Nickerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nickerson Elem ranks #2 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 Nickerson Elem, Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students), Nickerson High (255 students), and Reno Valley Middle School (137 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.