Enrollment
295
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chadron, NE
Chadron Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chadron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 310498000141
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadron Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Chadron · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chadron Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Chadron, NE.
School address
District: Chadron Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310498000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chadron Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chadron Middle School
Chadron Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chadron, Nebraska, enrolling 295 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 295 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Senior High School (242 students) and Chadron Primary (221 students) alongside Chadron Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Chadron Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 24% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 74.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Chadron Middle School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chadron Public Schools, which includes Chadron Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chadron Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chadron Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadron Middle School'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
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~295 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chadron Middle School
How many students attend Chadron Middle School?
Chadron Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chadron, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School is 14:1, which is 4% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chadron Middle School?
38.2% of students at Chadron Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadron Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chadron Middle School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Chadron, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadron Middle School?
Chadron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Chadron?
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Chadron Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 Middle School, Chadron Public Schools also operates Chadron Senior High School (242 students), Chadron Primary (221 students), and Chadron Intermediate (112 students). See the Chadron Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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