- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chadron Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 310498000141 · Chadron, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Chadron Senior High School (242 students)
Chadron Middle School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Chadron Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chadron Middle School
295 students
- Chadron Senior
Chadron Senior High School
242 students
- Chadron Primar
Chadron Primary
221 students
- Chadron Interm 112
Chadron Intermediate
112 students
What this shows Chadron Middle School reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadron Middle School compares
Chadron Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~295 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.