Enrollment
383
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Chapman, KS
Chapman High
Federal NCES profile for Chapman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200462001249
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chapman · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chapman, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman High
Chapman High is a mid-sized high school in Chapman, Kansas, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 267 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Chapman also operates Chapman Elem (282 students) and Chapman Middle School (250 students) alongside Chapman 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 Chapman High compares
Chapman 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 32% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Kansas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Chapman High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chapman, which includes Chapman High.
$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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapman Middle School | Smaller | 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 High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman High
How many students attend Chapman High?
Chapman High has 383 students enrolled. It is a high school in Chapman, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman High is 14.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman High?
28.9% of students at Chapman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman High?
The largest demographic group at Chapman High is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Chapman, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman High?
Chapman High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapman High rank among public schools in Chapman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman High ranks #2 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 High a good school?
Chapman High earns 38/100 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 High, Chapman also operates Chapman Elem (282 students), Chapman Middle School (250 students), and Enterprise Elem (86 students). See the Chapman district page for the complete list.
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