Chanute Public Schools School District
School District · Chanute, Kansas
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,922
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Chanute Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chanute Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Chanute Elementary School
Chanute · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chanute High
Chanute · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Royster Middle School
Chanute · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#253 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,922
$1,332 vs Kansas median
District size
1,798 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Chanute Public Schools ranks #253 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Chanute Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Chanute Elementary School (5.9/10), Chanute High (4.8/10), and Royster Middle School (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chanute Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chanute Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Chanute High | 4.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Royster Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chanute Public Schools
Chanute Public Schools is a Chanute, Kansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,798 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $13,922 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Chanute Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Chanute Elementary School, which has a composite score of 5.9/10.
In standardized testing, Chanute Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 41.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Chanute Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chanute Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Chanute Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Chanute
- Total Enrollment
- 1,798
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chanute Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Chanute Public Schools is 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Public Schools spends $13,922 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chanute Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chanute Public Schools is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chanute Public Schools?
Chanute Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Chanute Public Schools with a composite score of 5.9/10.
What are the test scores in Chanute Public Schools?
Across schools in Chanute Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chanute Public Schools compare to other districts in Kansas?
Chanute Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.1/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.1%
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Compare Chanute Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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