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#53 of 142 private schools in KS

Top 37% of private schools

Central Kansas Christian Academy

Elementary School · Great Bend, KS

A private elementary school in Great Bend, KS serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

215 MCKINLEY ST, Great Bend, KS 67530

  • 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in KS.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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School Day Length7.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,299.3
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.5 / 10
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Diversity Index17%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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Enrollment68
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in KS

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Central Kansas Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,907/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Great Bend), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,990

Median home value

$123,400

Median rent

$748/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White91.2%
Black4.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Two or More1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–60.7 mi316Compare →
Holy Family SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–60.9 mi145Compare →
Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–61.3 mi239Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Central Kansas Christian Academy is listed in Great Bend, KS; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Central Kansas Christian Academy

Central Kansas Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Great Bend, KS, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #53 of 142 private schools in KS.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Central Kansas Christian Academy

What grades does Central Kansas Christian Academy serve?

Central Kansas Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Central Kansas Christian Academy?

Central Kansas Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Kansas Christian Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Central Kansas Christian Academy is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Central Kansas Christian Academy rank in KS?

Central Kansas Christian Academy ranks #53 of 142 private schools in KS.

What is Central Kansas Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Central Kansas Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Central Kansas Christian Academy a private school?

Yes, Central Kansas Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Central Kansas Christian Academy a religious school?

Central Kansas Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7.1 hours
Days Per Year
183 days
Setting
Remote Town
County
Barton County
Area population (ZIP 67530)
17,979
Area average commute
13.9 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67530; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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