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Chanute Public Schools

Kansas · Public School District
3
Schools
1,815
Students
$17,346
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
65.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Chanute Public Schools is a public school district in Kansas serving 1,815 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,346 is above average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chanute Elementary SchoolPK–05813
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Royster Middle School06–08390
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Chanute High09–12612
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,346+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
71%
21%
State
71.1%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal
7.7%

State funding accounts for 71% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,815
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,346 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
65% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,815 students.
What is the graduation rate for Chanute Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Chanute Public Schools spend per student?
Chanute Public Schools spends $17,346 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Chanute Public Schools?
65% of students in Chanute Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Chanute Public Schools?
No, Chanute Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Chanute Public Schools serve?
Chanute Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Chanute Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Chanute Public Schools is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.