Enrollment
250
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chapman, KS
Chapman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chapman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200462001248
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chapman · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapman Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chapman, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapman Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapman Middle School
Chapman Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Chapman, Kansas, enrolling 250 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 86% of Kansas schools and 21% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 250 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Chapman also operates Chapman High (383 students) and Chapman Elem (282 students) alongside Chapman Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Chapman Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 22% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Kansas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Chapman Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chapman, which includes Chapman Middle School.
$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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapman Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School'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
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 middle 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 (~250 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chapman Middle School
How many students attend Chapman Middle School?
Chapman Middle School has 250 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chapman, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapman Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapman Middle School?
33.1% of students at Chapman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chapman Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Chapman, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapman Middle School?
Chapman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Chapman?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapman Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Chapman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Chapman?
Besides Chapman Middle School, Chapman also operates Chapman High (383 students), Chapman Elem (282 students), and Enterprise Elem (86 students). See the Chapman district page for the complete list.
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