Excellent
#261 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 20% in state
Nickerson Elem
Elementary School · Nickerson · Nickerson, KS
An elementary school in Nickerson, KS where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 N. Nickerson Street, Nickerson, KS 67561
- Math 55% proficient (2025)
- Reading 56% proficient (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nickerson Elem score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nickerson Elem 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low242/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$52,188
Median home value
$77,800
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central State AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| South Hutchinson ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | Not available | 329 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nickerson
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nickerson Elem is listed in Nickerson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nickerson Elem
Nickerson Elem is a public elementary school in Nickerson, KS, part of Nickerson, serving approximately 188 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nickerson Elem
What grades does Nickerson Elem serve?
Nickerson Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Nickerson Elem?
Nickerson Elem has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nickerson Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Nickerson Elem is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nickerson Elem rank in KS?
Nickerson Elem ranks #261 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Nickerson Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Nickerson Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nickerson Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nickerson Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nickerson Elem a charter school?
No, Nickerson Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nickerson Elem a Title I school?
No, Nickerson Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nickerson Elem?
64.9% of students at Nickerson Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Reno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (620) 422-3215
- Area population (ZIP 67561)
- 1,569
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 67561; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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