- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
Chadron Primary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+27.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 310498000139 · Chadron, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chadron Middle School (295 students)
Chadron Primary grew from 240 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (+27.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.2 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Chadron Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chadron Middle
Chadron Middle School
295 students
- Chadron Senior
Chadron Senior High School
242 students
- This school
Chadron Primary
221 students
- Chadron Interm 112
Chadron Intermediate
112 students
What this shows Chadron Primary reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadron Primary compares
Chadron Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 112
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide other 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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), up 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.