Enrollment
528
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chanute, KS
Chanute High
Federal NCES profile for Chanute High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200459000973
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chanute High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chanute · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chanute High has class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chanute High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chanute, KS.
School address
District: Chanute Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200459000973 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chanute High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chanute High
Chanute High is a mid-sized high school in Chanute, Kansas, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 528 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #125.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 23 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute Elementary School (652 students) and Royster Middle School (389 students) alongside Chanute High.
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 High compares
Chanute High on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Kansas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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 9.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Chanute High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 23
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chanute Public Schools, which includes Chanute High.
$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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Royster Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chanute High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chanute High
How many students attend Chanute High?
Chanute High has 528 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chanute, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chanute High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chanute High is 15.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chanute High?
49.8% of students at Chanute High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chanute High?
The largest demographic group at Chanute High is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Chanute, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chanute High?
Chanute High has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chanute High rank among public schools in Chanute?
By Resource Investment Index, Chanute High ranks #2 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 High a good school?
Chanute High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools. 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 High, Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute Elementary School (652 students) and Royster Middle School (389 students). See the Chanute Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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