- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chadron, NE
Chadron Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Chadron Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310498000140
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadron Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Chadron · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chadron Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Chadron, NE.
School address
District: Chadron Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310498000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Chadron Intermediate shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-17.1%).
Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 310498000140 · Chadron, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 10.2:1 · 37.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Chadron Middle School (295 students)
Chadron Intermediate shrank from 146 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-17.1%). Teacher FTE held 11.5 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Chadron Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chadron Middle
Chadron Middle School
295 students
- Chadron Senior
Chadron Senior High School
242 students
- Chadron Primar
Chadron Primary
221 students
- This school 112
Chadron Intermediate
112 students
What this shows Chadron Intermediate reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadron Intermediate compares
Chadron Intermediate is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▲ 20% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,412
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Chadron Intermediate is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Chadron Public Schools reports $15,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chadron Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chadron Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chadron Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadron Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chadron Intermediate
How many students attend Chadron Intermediate?
Chadron Intermediate has 112 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chadron, NE. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Intermediate is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chadron Intermediate?
37.0% of students at Chadron Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadron Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Chadron Intermediate is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Chadron, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadron Intermediate?
Chadron Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chadron Intermediate rank among public schools in Chadron?
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Chadron, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chadron on the city page.
What other schools are in Chadron Public Schools?
Besides Chadron Intermediate, Chadron Public Schools also operates Chadron Middle School (295 students), Chadron Senior High School (242 students), and Chadron Primary (221 students). See the Chadron Public Schools district page for the complete list.