Chanute Elementary Charter School (Closed 2009)

500 N Forest
Chanute, KS 66720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Chanute Elementary Charter School serves 146 students in grades 1-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Chanute Elementary Charter School?
146 students attend Chanute Elementary Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chanute Elementary Charter School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chanute Elementary Charter School?
Chanute Elementary Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chanute Elementary Charter School offer ?
Chanute Elementary Charter School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Chanute Elementary Charter School part of?
Chanute Elementary Charter School is part of Chanute Public Schools.

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