Enrollment
389
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chanute, KS
Royster Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Royster Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200459000972
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royster Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chanute · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Royster Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royster Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chanute, KS.
School address
District: Chanute Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200459000972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royster Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royster Middle School
Royster Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Chanute, Kansas, enrolling 389 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 389 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 212 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute Elementary School (652 students) and Chanute High (528 students) alongside Royster Middle School.
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 Royster Middle School compares
Royster Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 29% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Kansas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$14,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Royster Middle School is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chanute Public Schools, which includes Royster Middle School.
$14,260
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.7%
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 Royster Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanute Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chanute High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royster Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royster Middle School
How many students attend Royster Middle School?
Royster Middle School has 389 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chanute, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royster Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royster Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royster Middle School?
55.1% of students at Royster Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royster Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Royster Middle School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Chanute, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royster Middle School?
Royster Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royster Middle School rank among public schools in Chanute?
By Resource Investment Index, Royster Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chanute, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chanute on the city page.
Is Royster Middle School a good school?
Royster Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Chanute Public Schools?
Besides Royster Middle School, Chanute Public Schools also operates Chanute Elementary School (652 students) and Chanute High (528 students). See the Chanute Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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