- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Chadron, NE
Chadron Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Chadron Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310498000138
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chadron Senior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Chadron · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chadron Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Chadron, NE.
School address
District: Chadron Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310498000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Chadron Senior High School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 310498000138 · Chadron, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 10.5:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chadron Middle School (295 students)
Chadron Senior High School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 253 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Chadron Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chadron Middle
Chadron Middle School
295 students
- This school
Chadron Senior High School
242 students
- Chadron Primar
Chadron Primary
221 students
- Chadron Interm 112
Chadron Intermediate
112 students
What this shows Chadron Senior High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chadron Senior High School compares
Chadron Senior High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 15% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 26% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Chadron Senior High School is about as mixed as the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadron Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chadron Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chadron Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chadron Senior High 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 high 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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chadron Senior High School
How many students attend Chadron Senior High School?
Chadron Senior High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chadron, NE. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chadron Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chadron Senior High School is 10.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 33% 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 Senior High School?
26.2% of students at Chadron Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chadron Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Chadron Senior High School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Chadron, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chadron Senior High School?
Chadron Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Chadron?
By Resource Investment Index, Chadron Senior High School ranks #2 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 Senior High School, Chadron Public Schools also operates Chadron Middle School (295 students), Chadron Primary (221 students), and Chadron Intermediate (112 students). See the Chadron Public Schools district page for the complete list.