Chadron Primary serves 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chadron Primary's student population of 221 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Chadron Primary is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
72%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% NE state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% NE state average).
How many students attend Chadron Primary?
221 students attend Chadron Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Chadron Primary students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chadron Primary?
Chadron Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chadron Primary offer ?
Chadron Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chadron Primary part of?
Chadron Primary is part of Chadron School District.
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