- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 5.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morrill, NE
Chalk Butte School
Federal NCES profile for Chalk Butte School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317680001907
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chalk Butte School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Morrill · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 16
- students enrolled
Chalk Butte School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chalk Butte School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE.
School address
District: Sioux County Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317680001907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Chalk Butte School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+1 students YoY 317680001907 · Morrill, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
16 enr · 8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Grade School (32 students)
Chalk Butte School grew from 12 students in 2022-23 to 13 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Chalk Butte School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Grade
Harrison Grade School
32 students
- Sioux County H
Sioux County High School
24 students
- This school
Chalk Butte School
16 students
- Pink School 6
Pink School
6 students
What this shows Chalk Butte School reports 16 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chalk Butte School compares
Chalk Butte School 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 41% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 16 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
16
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 11% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$36,124
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Chalk Butte School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Sioux County Public Schools reports $36,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chalk Butte School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pink School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chalk Butte School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~16 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chalk Butte School
How many students attend Chalk Butte School?
Chalk Butte School has 16 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morrill, NE. CCD year-over-year: 12 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), up 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chalk Butte School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chalk Butte School is 8:1, which is 41% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chalk Butte School?
The largest demographic group at Chalk Butte School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Morrill, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chalk Butte School?
Chalk Butte School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chalk Butte School rank among schools in Morrill?
By Resource Investment Index, Chalk Butte School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Morrill, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sioux County Public Schools?
Besides Chalk Butte School, Sioux County Public Schools also operates Harrison Grade School (32 students), Sioux County High School (24 students), and Pink School (6 students). See the Sioux County Public Schools district page for the complete list.