Enrollment
295
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 310498000141
Chadron Middle School — Chadron, NE
Federal NCES profile for Chadron Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 83
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chadron Public Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
+1% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Chadron Middle School reports 295 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 24% above the Nebraska average and 26% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 295 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 6.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chadron Public Schools spends $15,172 per pupil district-wide, below the Nebraska average of $20,313 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 46.0% from local sources (property taxes), 38.2% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chadron Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 24% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,172
per pupil, district-wide
— below Nebraska avg of $20,313
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
Enrollment 295 Top 60% in Nebraska — larger than 40% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.2% +24% vs state
NCES ID 310498000141
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 295:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 6.8%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chadron Public Schools, which includes Chadron Middle School.
$15,172
Per student
-25%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Similar elementary schools in Chadron
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Chadron Middle School
How many students attend Chadron Middle School?
Chadron Middle School has 295 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in CHADRON, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHADRON, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadron Middle School?
Chadron Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.