Enrollment
16
Elementary
DISTRICT 18 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317680001907
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL
321 SI RD, MORRILL, NE 69358 · (308) 247-2811 · Sioux County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL16 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 5.7:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
3 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 4 | 2 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 19% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 13% |
Student demographics
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
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL→SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 16 | #569 of 587 |
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. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
16
+10 (+167%) vs 2020
+220% since 2010-11, when it was 5
Student : Teacher
7.6:1
was 3.0:1
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 | 16 | 2.1 | 7.6:1 | 19% (3) |
| 2023-24 | 13 | 2.1 | 6.2:1 | 23% (3) |
| 2022-23 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 25% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 6 | 2 | 3.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 10 | 2.1 | 4.8:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2015-16 | 14 | 2 | 7.0:1 | 29% (4) |
| 2010-11 | 5 | 1 | 5.0:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students up 60% (10 to 16); teachers unchanged (2.1 to 2.1).
About CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL is a very small elementary school in MORRILL, Nebraska, (ZIP code 69358). It teaches 16 students in pre-K through 8. That is 94% below the average of about 272 students for elementary schools in Nebraska.
Within SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL is one of 4 schools. The district enrolls 78 students.
By race and ethnicity, CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL is 88% White. Other groups include 13% Hispanic. The county population is about 96% White.
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL lists 2.1 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 7.6 students per teacher. The gap from the 21.0:1 average for elementary schools in Nebraska is 13.4 students per teacher. About 19% of students at CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That is in line with the 21% average for public schools in Sioux County.
Census data for Sioux County show the median household earns about $53,929 a year, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL, Sioux County has 4 public schools.
A public school about 7.9 miles away, Lincoln Elementary, is the closest to CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL. In all, 5 other public schools sit within ten miles of CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL.
The school's locale code, Rural: Distant, means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
In 2020-21 the school reported 6 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 16. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The ratio was 3.0:1 in 2020-21 and 7.6:1 in 2024-25.
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Sioux County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,171
Census ACS
Median income
$53,929
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
78 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- HARRISON GRADE SCHOOLElementary · 32 students
- SIOUX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 24 students
- PINK SCHOOLElementary · 6 students
Other schools in MORRILL
- MORRILL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 122 students
- MORRILL ELEMENTARYElementary · 116 students
- MORRILL EARLY LEARNING CENTERElementary · 29 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln Elementary7.9 mi · 238
- Trail Elementary8.0 mi · 239
- Platte River School8.6 mi · 26
- Torrington High School8.8 mi · 328
- Torrington Middle School8.9 mi · 239
- MORRILL ELEMENTARY11.6 mi · 116
Frequently asked questions
About CHALK BUTTE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL?
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 16 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL serve?
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL is approximately 7.6:1 (2 FTE teachers).
How diverse is CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL?
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL reports a student body of 88% White, 13% Hispanic.
Who oversees CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL?
CHALK BUTTE SCHOOL is overseen by SIOUX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS in Sioux County.
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