Chanute Public Schools School District

321 E. Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Chanute Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,753 students in Chanute Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Chanute Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,753 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
111 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Chanute Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#209 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chanute Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chanute Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
33%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chanute Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chanute Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.56
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
17 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%
# White Students
1,461 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
83%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
101 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
104
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
117
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
123
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
126
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
165
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,180 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chanute Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$30 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Chanute Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,435
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chanute Public Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,180
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chanute Public Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chanute Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Chanute High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Royster Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
332 W Main Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2500
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chanute Public Schools School District?
Chanute Public Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,753 students.
What is the rank of Chanute Public Schools School District?
Chanute Public Schools School District is ranked #208 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute Public Schools School District?
83% of Chanute Public Schools School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chanute Public Schools School District?
Chanute Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chanute Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,180 is higher than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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