- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Chapman Elem held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 200462001247 · Chapman, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 14.1:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chapman High (383 students)
Chapman Elem held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chapman Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chapman High
Chapman High
383 students
- This school
Chapman Elem
282 students
- Chapman Middle
Chapman Middle School
250 students
- Enterprise Ele 86
Enterprise Elem
86 students
- Blue Ridge Ele 71
Blue Ridge Elem
71 students
- Rural Center E 62
Rural Center Elem
62 students
What this shows Chapman Elem reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chapman Elem compares
Chapman Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,398
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
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.
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
District finance for Chapman reports $13,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~282 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.