Central Heights, KS - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Central Heights

Central Heights is a small public school district in Franklin County, Kansas, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district draws from a cluster of rural communities, among them Greeley, Princeton, Rantoul, and Richmond, where most families live in single-family homes. The local housing market shows home values that fall between the Kansas median and the national median, with a mix of older farmhouses and newer construction across the area's small towns. Economic conditions in the wider county mirror national trends, with a moderate unemployment rate and mortgage rates that have edged up in recent months.

The district enrolls a relatively small student body. The student population is overwhelmingly white, with a small Hispanic share and even smaller shares of students who identify as Asian, Black, or of two or more races. Data on the share of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts for students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the reported data.

On state assessments, Central Heights students show a pattern that many rural Kansas districts share: early elementary grades do better than middle school. In both math and English language arts, third and fourth graders met state proficiency standards at noticeably higher rates than their sixth through eighth grade peers. The drop is especially sharp in math, where seventh grade proficiency falls to the lowest point before a partial rebound in eighth grade. Science results, available for grades five and eight, show roughly half of students meeting the standard, with fifth graders performing a bit higher than eighth graders. Compared with the other two districts in Franklin County, Central Heights’ overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades ranks in the top quarter. That means its performance is among the strongest in the county, though absolute rates in middle school leave room for improvement.

Chronic absenteeism, a measure of how often students miss substantial school, stands at a rate that is better than the county median, a positive sign for consistent attendance. Per-pupil current spending falls in the upper half of the county's districts, indicating that the district invests at a moderate level relative to its local peers.

Several pieces of information that families often want are missing from the available data. High school outcomes, including graduation rate, are not reported here. State testing for high school grades was also absent from the data provided, so it is unclear how upper-level students perform on those assessments. No information was available on the breadth of advanced coursework, dual-credit options, or career and technical education programs that Central Heights High School may offer. The district’s website and recent communications were reviewed for parent-relevant changes, such as facility updates, policy shifts, or curriculum initiatives, but little of lasting impact was found. Families looking to understand the high school experience or the district’s strategic direction may need to reach out to the school directly.

For a parent weighing this district, the picture is one of a small, largely white, rural district where elementary academics are a relative strength but middle school performance is uneven. The community is affordable by national standards, and the district’s attendance record is better than average for the county. The lack of detail on high school programs and graduation outcomes means that anyone considering Central Heights for older students will want to ask targeted questions about course offerings, college and career preparation, and postsecondary success rates.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

566

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

White 89%

Asian 1%

Two+ 4%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

59%

67%

Gr 4

50%

79%

Gr 5

30%

72%

Gr 6

29%

35%

Gr 7

36%

59%

Gr 8

30%

48%

Math

Gr 3

41%

59%

Gr 4

44%

74%

Gr 5

25%

56%

Gr 6

18%

41%

Gr 7

12%

32%

Gr 8

43%

40%

Science

Gr 5

45%

72%

Gr 8

43%

56%

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

Central Heights High

Central Heights Elem

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

52%

Grade 3

60%

Grade 4

40%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

21%

Grade 7

42%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

65%

Grade 4

50%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 6

47%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

58%

Grade 5

50%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$305,310

Year-over-year change+8.7%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$201K to $351K

vs. state typical1.24x

vs. national typical0.83x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
66078	Princeton	$346K	+9.4%	36.3%
66080	Richmond	$232K	+8.5%	22.9%
66079	Rantoul	$351K	+9.9%	20.7%
66042	Richmond	$292K	+6.3%	13.9%
66033	Greeley	$218K	+9.3%	2.7%
66064	Osawatomie	$201K	+1.2%	1.9%
66067	Ottawa	$237K	+10.3%	1.4%
66095	Williamsburg	$276K	+8.8%	0.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,541/mo

Home price / national median income3.6x

Comparison

State typical home value$246,369 (+3.7% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.