At a glance
Reported students
390
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kansas middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406.5
Chase Middle School: 390 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.1:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 363
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Chase Middle School
Chase Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Topeka. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Topeka Public Schools. NCES reports 390 students for 2024–25.
Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and White (25.9%). English learners represent 12.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chase Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.9%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black13.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Topeka Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Robinson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
361 reported students
Landon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
430 reported students
Eisenhower Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
440 reported students
Marjorie French Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
480 reported students
Jardine Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
508 reported students
Topeka Virtual School
Other · Grades 03–12
384 reported students
Public schools near Chase Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 361 | 3.1 mi |
| Eisenhower Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 440 | 3.9 mi |
| Jardine Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 508 | 5.1 mi |
| Landon Middle School Middle · Topeka Public Schools | 06–08 | 430 | 5.5 mi |
| Seaman Middle School Middle · Seaman | 07–08 | 560 | 5.9 mi |
| Shawnee Heights Middle Middle · Shawnee Heights | 07–08 | 540 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chase Middle School
What grades does Chase Middle School serve?
Chase Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Topeka Public Schools.
How many students attend Chase Middle School?
Chase Middle School reported 390 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 221 Kansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 363 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chase Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 390 students and 38.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kansas median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chase Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chase Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Topeka Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chase Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chase Middle School in?
Chase Middle School is part of Topeka Public Schools, based in Topeka, KS, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chase Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Robinson Middle School (3.1 mi), Eisenhower Middle School (3.9 mi), Jardine Middle School (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.