Enrollment
112
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chadron Intermediate compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chadron Intermediate
Chadron Intermediate is a mid-sized elementary school in Chadron, Nebraska, enrolling 112 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 112 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #129, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 224 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chadron Public Schools also operates Chadron Middle School (295 students) and Chadron Senior High School (242 students) alongside Chadron Intermediate.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chadron Intermediate compares
Chadron Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chadron Public Schools, which includes Chadron Intermediate.
$14,267
Per student
-19%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 38.2%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~112 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chadron Intermediate a good school?
Chadron Intermediate earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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