Elementary Schools in Chadron Public Schools

Summary:

The Chadron Public Schools district in Nebraska operates two elementary schools: Chadron Primary (grades PK-2) and Chadron Intermediate (grades 3-4). The data reveals that Chadron Intermediate is a standout school, consistently outperforming the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade students.

Chadron Intermediate has a higher statewide ranking compared to Chadron Primary, ranking 126 out of 274 Nebraska elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, Chadron Intermediate has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.3, suggesting more individualized attention for students. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which are 19.3% for both schools, exceeding the state average.

While Chadron Intermediate spends more per student at $17,313 compared to Chadron Primary's $16,440, the higher free/reduced lunch rate at Chadron Intermediate (47.93%) compared to Chadron Primary (32.68%) may indicate a greater concentration of students from lower-income households, which could present unique challenges and equity considerations for the school. Overall, the data suggests Chadron Intermediate is a strong performer, but the district as a whole faces attendance and potential equity concerns that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

District Detail

602 E 10th
Chadron, NE 69337

(308) 432-0700

SchoolDigger Rank:
56^th of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 870

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chadron Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	732 Ann St	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0710	221	19	11.4	38.0%	160 (72.4%)	4 (1.8%)	13 (5.9%)	2 (0.9%)	27 (12.2%)	1 (0.5%)	14 (6.3%)								(n/a)							$16,440	$2,042	$13,201
Chadron Intermediate	Public	3-4	450 W Norfolk	Chadron	69337	Dawes County	Chadron Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 432-0717	112	11	9.8	39.3%	93 (83.0%)	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	57.5	130^th of 294 public elementary schools	55.8%		64.4	162^nd of 428 public elementary schools	62.1%	32	68.7	66.0	67.5	70.2	68.1	69.3	$17,313	$2,102	$13,941

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District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pine Ridge Job Corps	9.76 mi	1
Hay Springs Public Schools	18.11 mi	4
Crawford Public Schools	23.12 mi	2
Gordon-Rushville Public Schools	23.83 mi	6
Hemingford Public Schools	34.85 mi	2	41^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.