Overview
Chetopa Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Chetopa, Kansas. The school enrolls 61 students. It is part of the Chetopa-St. Paul district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
61 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictChetopa-St. Paul
County20099
CityChetopa
ZIP67336
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200477001492
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment61
White80.3%
Hispanic / Latino4.9%
Black / African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)