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Public other school · Nickerson

Central State Academy

Grades KG–12 · Hutchinson, KS · NCES 200999002092

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School overview

At a glance

Reported students

110

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

1

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

108:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kansas other enrollment

54th percentile

Compared with 39 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

183

Central State Academy: 110 reported students.

State peer staffing position

86th percentile

108:1 reported; state peer median 21.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Central State Academy

Central State Academy is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in Hutchinson. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Nickerson. NCES reports 110 students for 2024–25.

Among 39 other schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 109 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 108:1, above the Kansas median of 21.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Central State Academy

  1. 1How do the reported 108:1 student–teacher ratio and 1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
Not reported
Students with disabilities
13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
No

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White80%
  • Hispanic13.6%
  • Black0%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported as offered

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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