Top Rankings
Chanute School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,569 students in Chanute 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
1,569 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chanute 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.8%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2022. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
23%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,289 is higher than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$8,867 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$29 MM
$8,468 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,289
$18,587
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,651
$17,750
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chanute School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chanute School District?
Chanute School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,569 students.
What is the rank of Chanute School District?
Chanute School District is ranked #207 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute School District?
79% of Chanute School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chanute School District?
Chanute School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chanute School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,651 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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