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Chanute Public Schools

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

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,709 students in Chanute Public Schools. 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 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,337 Schools
# Students
1,709 Students
474,077 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
33,397 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Chanute Public Schools, 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.
This School District
State Average (KS)
#203 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
31%
33%
32%
27%
31%
92%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
81%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,832 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is higher than the state median of $17,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,832
$16,398
Spending / Student
$17,622
$17,321

Best Chanute Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chanute Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 Osa Martin Boulevard
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Royster Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2520
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Chanute High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 West 36th Street
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 432-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,709 students.
What is the rank of Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools is ranked #205 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chanute Public Schools?
81% of Chanute Public Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Chanute Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,622 is higher than the state median of $17,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,709 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in KS)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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