Enrollment
652
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chanute, KS
Chanute Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chanute Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200459001926
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chanute Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chanute · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Chanute Elementary School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chanute Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chanute, KS.
School address
District: Chanute Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200459001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chanute Elementary School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chanute Elementary School
Chanute Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Chanute, Kansas, enrolling 652 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 652 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 326 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute High (528 students) and Royster Middle School (389 students) alongside Chanute Elementary School.
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 Chanute Elementary School compares
Chanute Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 44% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Kansas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Chanute Elementary School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chanute Public Schools, which includes Chanute Elementary School.
$14,260
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Chanute Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royster Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chanute Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chanute Elementary School
How many students attend Chanute Elementary School?
Chanute Elementary School has 652 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chanute, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chanute Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chanute Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chanute Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Chanute Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chanute Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chanute Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Chanute, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chanute Elementary School?
Chanute Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Chanute Elementary School rank among public schools in Chanute?
By Resource Investment Index, Chanute Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chanute, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chanute on the city page.
Is Chanute Elementary School a good school?
Chanute Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas 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 Chanute Public Schools?
Besides Chanute Elementary School, Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute High (528 students) and Royster Middle School (389 students). See the Chanute Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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