Enrollment
282
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chapman, KS
Chapman Elem
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200462001247
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Elem earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chapman · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chapman, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman Elem
Chapman Elem is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Chapman, Kansas, enrolling 282 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 282 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 227 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #191, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Chapman also operates Chapman High (383 students) and Chapman Middle School (250 students) alongside Chapman Elem.
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 Chapman Elem compares
Chapman Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 43% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,972
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Chapman Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chapman, which includes Chapman Elem.
$12,972
Per student
-16%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 67.7%
Federal 7.0%
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 Chapman Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Enterprise Elem | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rural Center Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapman Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 71
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~282 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman Elem
How many students attend Chapman Elem?
Chapman Elem has 282 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chapman, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Elem is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman Elem?
24.5% of students at Chapman Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Elem?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Elem is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Chapman, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Elem?
Chapman Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Chapman Elem rank among public schools in Chapman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chapman, 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 Chapman on the city page.
Is Chapman Elem a good school?
Chapman Elem earns 42/100 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 Chapman?
Besides Chapman Elem, Chapman also operates Chapman High (383 students), Chapman Middle School (250 students), and Enterprise Elem (86 students). See the Chapman district page for the complete list.
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