Serving 188 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nickerson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Nickerson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nickerson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Nickerson Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Nickerson Elementary School?
188 students attend Nickerson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Nickerson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nickerson Elementary School?
Nickerson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 188 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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