Top Rankings
Nickerson School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,011 students in Nickerson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Nickerson School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,011 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nickerson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#189 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
31%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.6%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
11%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
83%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,342 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,295. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,242 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,342
$16,295
Spending / Student
$16,242
$17,212
Best Nickerson School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nickerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3215
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
South Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Poplar
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
(620) 665-8441
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Reno Valley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1616 N Wilshire
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Hutchinson, KS 67501
(620) 662-4573
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Nickerson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 S. Nickerson
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Nickerson, KS 67561
(620) 422-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nickerson School District?
Nickerson School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,011 students.
What is the rank of Nickerson School District?
Nickerson School District is ranked #191 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nickerson School District?
83% of Nickerson School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nickerson School District?
Nickerson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Nickerson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,242 is less than the state median of $17,212. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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