Enrollment
221
Elementary
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 310498000139
CHADRON PRIMARY
732 ANN ST, CHADRON, NE 69337 · (308) 432-0710 · Dawes County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL221 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
84 students
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 32 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 61 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 50 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 78 | 35% |
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where CHADRON PRIMARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 221 | #359 of 587 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #40 of 379 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.3% | #182 of 379 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 38.0% | #156 of 359 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.4% | #125 of 220 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
221
-39 (-15%) vs 2020
-25% since 1990-91, when it was 296
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 221 | 19.3 | 11.4:1 | 38% (84) |
| 2023-24 | 306 | 19.5 | 15.7:1 | 33% (100) |
| 2022-23 | 240 | 19.2 | 12.5:1 | 45% (108) |
| 2020-21 | 260 | 19 | 13.7:1 | 37% (97) |
| 2017-18 | 244 | 18.6 | 13.1:1 | 46% (113) |
| 2015-16 | 232 | 17 | 13.7:1 | 35% (81) |
| 2010-11 | 209 | 17 | 12.3:1 | 38% (80) |
| 2000-01 | 223 | 16 | 13.9:1 | 36% (80) |
| 1990-91 | 296 | 17 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHADRON PRIMARY.
About CHADRON PRIMARY
In CHADRON, Nebraska, CHADRON PRIMARY is a small elementary school. Its 221 students are spread across pre-K through 2.
CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS is the district for CHADRON PRIMARY. It has 4 schools and 870 students.
White students are the majority at CHADRON PRIMARY, with 72% of enrollment. Other groups make up 12% Native American, 6% multiracial, and 6% Hispanic. Dawes County as a whole is about 87% White, so the school's share is lower. Pick two students at random and there is a 45% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The school reported 19.3 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.4:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 21.0:1 average for elementary schools in Nebraska. Eligible students account for 38% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That tracks the 41% average for public schools in Dawes County.
Census estimates describe Dawes County this way: the median household income is $56,280, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 36%, and about 8% of people live in poverty. Besides CHADRON PRIMARY, Dawes County has 6 other public schools.
The nearest public school is CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL, at less than a tenth of a mile. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 3 other public schools.
CHADRON PRIMARY falls in the Town: Remote locale category, used for schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment at CHADRON PRIMARY dropped 15% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 260 to 221 students. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 13.7:1; by 2024-25 it was 11.4:1.
To ask about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes, start a discussion on this page. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Dawes County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,140
Census ACS
Median income
$56,280
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,073 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 295 students
- CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 242 students
- CHADRON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 112 students
Other schools in CHADRON
- CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 295 students
- CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 242 students
- CHADRON INTERMEDIATEElementary · 112 students
- PINE RIDGE JOB CORPSHigh · 37 students
Nearby schools
- CHADRON MIDDLE SCHOOL0.1 mi · 295
- CHADRON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 242
- CHADRON INTERMEDIATE1.2 mi · 112
- PINE RIDGE JOB CORPS9.9 mi · 37
- HAY SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL18.2 mi · 45
- HAY SPRINGS EARLY CHILDHOOD18.2 mi · 15
Frequently asked questions
About CHADRON PRIMARYHow large is CHADRON PRIMARY?
CHADRON PRIMARY enrolls approximately 221 students in grades PK-02.
Is CHADRON PRIMARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
CHADRON PRIMARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at CHADRON PRIMARY?
Approximately 11.4:1 students per teacher at CHADRON PRIMARY.
What is the student diversity at CHADRON PRIMARY?
Student demographics at CHADRON PRIMARY are roughly 72% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is CHADRON PRIMARY in?
CHADRON PRIMARY is part of CHADRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.