- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Imperial, NE
Chase County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chase County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310016301773
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase County Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Nebraska schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
Chase County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chase County Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310016301773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-99 students YoY
Chase County Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-31.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-99 students YoY 310016301773 · Imperial, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 8.2:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Chase County High School (208 students)
Chase County Elementary School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-31.2%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
How Chase County Elementary School compares
Chase County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 39% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 5% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 12% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Chase County Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Chase County Schools reports $14,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase County Elementary School
How many students attend Chase County Elementary School?
Chase County Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Imperial, NE. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 99.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase County Elementary School is 8.2:1, which is 39% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chase County Elementary School?
29.3% of students at Chase County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chase County Elementary School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Imperial, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase County Elementary School?
Chase County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Chase County Schools?
Besides Chase County Elementary School, Chase County Schools also operates Chase County High School (208 students). See the Chase County Schools district page for the complete list.