Royster Middle School

Chanute Public Schools
400 W Main
Chanute, KS 66720
389 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Royster Middle School is the primary middle-level educational institution serving the community of Chanute, Kansas, as part of the Chanute Public Schools (USD 413). Located at 400 W Main, the school serves students in the middle grades, typically focusing on the developmental needs of early adolescents. The campus acts as a central hub for the district's intermediate learners, providing a structured transition between the elementary school experience and the more rigorous academic environment of Chanute High School.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth within the Chanute community. Like many middle schools in the region, Royster offers a core curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs designed to help students explore their interests. As a cornerstone of the local education system, the school prioritizes building a supportive community culture that prepares its students for future success in high school and beyond.
389
Total Students
30.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    295 (75.8%)
  • Hispanic
    58 (14.9%)
  • Two or More
    26 (6.7%)
  • Black
    6 (1.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Chanute Public Schools
Phone: (620)432-2520
Website: http://www.usd413.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 193
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 128
Grade 7 135
Grade 8 126
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt
144 Students
1105 Bridge Street
Humboldt, KS 66748 (9.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th