- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Nickerson, KS
Nickerson High
Federal NCES profile for Nickerson High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200999000547
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nickerson High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Nickerson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nickerson High has class sizes smaller than 84% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nickerson High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Nickerson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Nickerson High grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 200999000547 · Nickerson, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 10.6:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Hutchinson Elem (326 students)
Nickerson High grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Nickerson High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Hutchins
South Hutchinson Elem
326 students
- This school
Nickerson High
255 students
- Nickerson Elem
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 High reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nickerson High compares
Nickerson High is a growing 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Kansas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$14,068
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Nickerson High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nickerson reports $14,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nickerson High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hutchinson Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nickerson Elem | Smaller | 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 High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nickerson High
How many students attend Nickerson High?
Nickerson High has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nickerson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickerson High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickerson High is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 High?
48.0% of students at Nickerson High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nickerson High?
The largest demographic group at Nickerson High is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Nickerson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nickerson High?
Nickerson High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 High rank among public schools in Nickerson?
By Resource Investment Index, Nickerson High ranks #1 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 High, Nickerson also operates South Hutchinson Elem (326 students), Nickerson Elem (183 students), and Reno Valley Middle School (137 students). See the Nickerson district page for the complete list.