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Chase County

Kansas · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 387 students, in a county of 2,561 residents.

Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
387
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,484
Below Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.0%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Chase County
387 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
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
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

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Chase County Elementary SchoolStrong CityElementaryPK-06222·
Chase County Junior Senior High SchoolCottonwood FallsHigh07-12165·

Frequently asked

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 387.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Chase County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Chase County?
Chase County is the largest school district in Chase County, serving approximately 387 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 37.0% 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 50.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chase County schools?
Across Chase County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 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.
What share of housing in Chase County is owner-occupied?
Chase County has about 1,388 housing units, of which roughly 73.3% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data