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Nickerson Elementary School

400 N. Nickerson Street
Nickerson, KS 67561

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Nickerson Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Nickerson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nickerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Nickerson Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 21% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

233 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nickerson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nickerson Elementary School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#305 out of 1264 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Nickerson Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nickerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nickerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Nickerson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

87%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Nickerson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Nickerson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

39%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nickerson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Nickerson School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nickerson Elementary School's ranking?

Nickerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Nickerson Elementary School?

233 students attend Nickerson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Nickerson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nickerson Elementary School?

Nickerson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Nickerson Elementary School offer ?

Nickerson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Nickerson Elementary School part of?

Nickerson Elementary School is part of Nickerson School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 233 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education