- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Chase Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chase Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201226001595
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chase Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chase Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Chase Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 201226001595 · Topeka, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 11.5:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Chase Middle School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chase Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 390
Chase Middle School
390 students
What this shows Chase Middle School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chase Middle School compares
Chase Middle School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 103% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Kansas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
315
in-school suspensions + 77 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 80.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 100.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 25.9%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 10.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Chase Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chase Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chase Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural Middle School
Standard public school
966 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Seaman Middle School
Standard public school
560 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jardine Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Marjorie French Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Middle School
Standard public school
440 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chase Middle School
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has 390 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chase Middle School is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Middle School?
86.8% of students at Chase Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chase Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chase Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Chase Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Chase Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Chase Middle School, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.