- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Chanute Elementary School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 200459001926 · Chanute, KS Other · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 13.9:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Chanute High (528 students)
Chanute Elementary School shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chanute Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chanute Elementary School
652 students
- Chanute High
Chanute High
528 students
- Royster Middle
Royster Middle School
389 students
What this shows Chanute Elementary School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chanute Elementary School compares
Chanute Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Chanute Public Schools reports $13,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~652 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), down 65.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.