Nickerson Elem
#334 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#26913 of 50,301 nationally
About Nickerson Elem
Nickerson Elem is a public elementary located in Nickerson, in the Nickerson school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 183 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 334th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 183.
There are 2 schools in Nickerson; Nickerson Elem ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)59%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nickerson Elem by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nickerson Elem
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nickerson High
Nickerson · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students · 1.0 km away
Reno Valley Middle School
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
137 students · 12 km away
Sterling Grade School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
268 students · 13 km away
Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Sterling · Public high · Grades 7–12
232 students · 13 km away
Wiley Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
322 students · 14 km away
Morgan Elementary
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
388 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Washington Elem
Ellis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
Erie Elementary
Erie · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
182 students
Moundridge Elem
Moundridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
182 students
Frankfort Elem
Frankfort · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
185 students
Crest Elementary
Colony · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
185 students
Gertrude Walker Elem
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nickerson Elem a good school?
Nickerson Elem has a Success Index (US) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #334 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nickerson Elem rank in Kansas?
Nickerson Elem ranks #334 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #26913 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nickerson Elem?
Nickerson Elem had 183 students in 2025.
Is Nickerson Elem a elementary school or a high school?
Nickerson Elem is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nickerson Elem?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Nickerson Elem; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.