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Chase County

Kansas · Public K-12

Kansas's Chase County runs 2 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Chase County Public Schools at 409 students. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Chase County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
409
+53 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 91%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
409
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,484
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.3%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
1
217 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
192 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chase County Public Schools
409 students · 1 district in Chase County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Chase County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
30.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.9%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.4% under 18

Test scores in Chase County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.

See all 2 schools in Chase County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chase County Elementary SchoolStrong CityElementaryPK-06217·
Chase County Junior Senior High SchoolCottonwood FallsHigh07-12192·

Cities in Chase County

Cottonwood Falls1 schoolStrong City1 school

About Chase County

In Kansas, Chase County is a low-population county of about 2,561 residents. 2 public schools across the county educates about 409 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,484, roughly 30% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the Kansas median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Chase County covers 1 elementary school (217 students), and 1 high school (192).

Chase County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 409 students across Chase County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment rose 15%: 356 students in SY 2017-18 versus 409 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment rose from 4% to 8%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Chase County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Chase County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Chase County, Kansas, with a combined enrollment of about 409.
How many high schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Kansas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 192 students.
How many elementary schools are in Chase County?
Chase County, Kansas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 217 students.
What is the largest school district in Chase County?
Chase County Public Schools is the largest school district in Chase County, serving approximately 409 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Chase County?
Chase County, Kansas has a population of approximately 2,561, with a median age of 46. About 20.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Chase County?
Median household income in Chase County is $56,484, below the Kansas average of $66,199. About 4.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Chase County?
Approximately 30.2% of adults 25 and older in Chase County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Chase County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 41.3% of students in Chase County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kansas county average of 52.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chase County schools?
Across Chase County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Chase County?
Chase County residents are approximately 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data