Serving 51 students in grades 2-12, 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Atchison Alternative School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Atchison, KS, spanning approximately 57.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 12.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Central School's student population of 51 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
51 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day
School Rankings
Central School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1017 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)78.4%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central School's ranking?
Central School is ranked #1017 out of 1,269 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 Elementary 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 31% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% 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 88%.
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 Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades 2-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of Atchison School District.
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