Enrollment
73
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chetopa, KS
Chetopa High
Federal NCES profile for Chetopa High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200477001493
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chetopa High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 73
- students enrolled
Chetopa High has class sizes smaller than 92% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chetopa-St. Paul · Kansas
NCES ID 200477001493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.7%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chetopa High compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chetopa High
Chetopa High is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Chetopa, Kansas, enrolling 73 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Chetopa High is leaner than roughly 92% of Kansas schools and 34% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 73 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 47/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 15 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 73 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Chetopa's public schools, it stands alongside Chetopa Elem (61 students): Chetopa High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (9.1:1 vs 8.7:1).
Chetopa-St. Paul also operates St. Paul Elementary School (148 students) and Chetopa Elem (61 students) alongside Chetopa 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 Chetopa High compares
Chetopa 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
46.6%
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
$17,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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 71.2%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Chetopa High is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chetopa-St. Paul, which includes Chetopa High.
$17,276
Per student
+12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 76.6%
Federal 6.2%
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 Chetopa High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chetopa Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| St. Paul Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Paul High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chetopa High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Chetopa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chetopa High
How many students attend Chetopa High?
Chetopa High has 73 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chetopa, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chetopa High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chetopa High is 9.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 42% 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 Chetopa High?
62.7% of students at Chetopa High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chetopa High?
The largest demographic group at Chetopa High is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Chetopa, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chetopa High?
Chetopa High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Chetopa High a good school?
Chetopa High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 Chetopa-St. Paul?
Besides Chetopa High, Chetopa-St. Paul also operates St. Paul Elementary School (148 students), Chetopa Elem (61 students), and St. Paul Middle School (58 students). See the Chetopa-St. Paul district page for the complete list.
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