Serving 51 students in grades 1-12, Central School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Central School's student population of 51 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #872 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Central School often compared to?
Central Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atchison High School, Atchison County Community Jr/sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central School?
The graduation rate of Central School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Central School?
51 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Central School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Atchison Public Schools School District.
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