Nickerson School District

The Nickerson School District is located in Hutchinson, KS and includes 4 schools that serve 1,186 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Nickerson School District spends $8,181 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Nickerson School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the KS state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Nickerson School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Nickerson School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Nickerson School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.