Kickapoo Nation School is a K-12 tribal school in Powhattan, Kansas, United States. It is affiliated with the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is the sole tribal school in the state. The school is 6 miles north of the Kickapoo Indian Reservation.
Kickapoo Nation School serves 71 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (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 36:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Graduation Rate: ≥50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kickapoo Nation School's student population of 71 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kickapoo Nation School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
36:1
13:1
American Indian
100%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
23%
Black
n/a
7%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kickapoo Nation School often compared to?
Kickapoo Nation Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horton High School, Hiawatha Sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% 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 Kickapoo Nation School?
The graduation rate of Kickapoo Nation School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Kickapoo Nation School?
71 students attend Kickapoo Nation School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Kickapoo Nation School students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kickapoo Nation School?
Kickapoo Nation School has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kickapoo Nation School offer ?
Kickapoo Nation School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kickapoo Nation School part of?
Kickapoo Nation School is part of Kickapoo Nation School District.
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