- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Chetopa High grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 200477001493 · Chetopa, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
73 enr · 9.1:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Paul Elementary School (148 students)
Chetopa High grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE held 8.8 → 8.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Chetopa High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Paul Eleme
St. Paul Elementary School
148 students
- This school
Chetopa High
73 students
- Chetopa Elem
Chetopa Elem
61 students
- St. Paul Middl 58
St. Paul Middle School
58 students
- St. Paul High 56
St. Paul High School
56 students
What this shows Chetopa High reports 73 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chetopa High compares
Chetopa High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,705
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
District finance for Chetopa-St. Paul reports $16,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~73 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.