- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chase, KS
Chase Elem
Federal NCES profile for Chase Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200465000912
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase Elem earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chase · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chase Elem has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chase, KS.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 200465000912 · Chase, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 9:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Chase High (48 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Chase. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chase Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chase Elem
72 students
- Chase High
Chase High
48 students
- Raymond Jr Hig
Raymond Jr High
33 students
What this shows Chase Elem reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase Elem compares
Chase 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 35% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 58% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Kansas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$18,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, Chase Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chase-Raymond, which includes Chase Elem.
$18,903
Per student
+20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,788
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 61.8%
Federal 7.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chase Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Jr High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 33
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~72 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Chase Elem
How many students attend Chase Elem?
Chase Elem has 72 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chase, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase Elem is 9:1, which is 35% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 43% 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 Elem?
67.6% of students at Chase Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase Elem?
The largest demographic group at Chase Elem is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Chase, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase Elem?
Chase Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chase Elem rank among public schools in Chase?
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chase, 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 Chase-Raymond?
Besides Chase Elem, Chase-Raymond also operates Chase High (48 students) and Raymond Jr High (33 students). See the Chase-Raymond district page for the complete list.
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