Overview
Central School is a public other serving grades 1–12 in Atchison, Kansas. The school enrolls 47 students. It is part of the Atchison Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelOther
Grade Span1–12
DistrictAtchison Public Schools
County20005
CityAtchison
ZIP66002
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200354001868
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment47
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %81%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)