Enrollment
221
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chadron, NE
Chadron Primary
Federal NCES profile for Chadron Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310498000139
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadron Primary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Chadron · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chadron Primary has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Primary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Chadron, NE.
School address
District: Chadron Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310498000139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chadron Primary compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chadron Primary
Chadron Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chadron, Nebraska, enrolling 221 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 221 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 169 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (12%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% 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 Middle School (295 students) and Chadron Senior High School (242 students) alongside Chadron Primary.
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 Primary compares
Chadron Primary on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 27% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 72.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 12.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Chadron Primary 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 Primary.
$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 Primary 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chadron Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadron Primary'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
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~221 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chadron Primary
How many students attend Chadron Primary?
Chadron Primary has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chadron, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Primary is 11.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 26% 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 Primary?
39.2% of students at Chadron Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadron Primary?
The largest demographic group at Chadron Primary is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Chadron, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadron Primary?
Chadron Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Primary rank among public schools in Chadron?
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Primary ranks #5 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 Primary a good school?
Chadron Primary earns 45/100 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 Primary, Chadron Public Schools also operates Chadron Middle School (295 students), Chadron Senior High School (242 students), and Chadron Intermediate (112 students). See the Chadron Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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