- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200459000973
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chanute · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Chanute High shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 200459000973 · Chanute, KS High · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 15.5:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chanute Elementary School (652 students)
Chanute High shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chanute High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chanute Elemen
Chanute Elementary School
652 students
- This school
Chanute High
528 students
- Royster Middle
Royster Middle School
389 students
What this shows Chanute High reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chanute High compares
Chanute High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 44.
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 39/100 (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 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.
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.