- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Royster Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 200459000972 · Chanute, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 15.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chanute Elementary School (652 students)
Royster Middle School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Royster Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chanute Elemen
Chanute Elementary School
652 students
- Chanute High
Chanute High
528 students
- This school
Royster Middle School
389 students
What this shows Royster Middle School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royster Middle School compares
Royster 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,899
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Chanute Public Schools reports $13,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~389 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.