CHAFFEE R-II

CHAFFEE, Missouri — 2 schools

636
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,688
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CHAFFEE R-II operates 2 public schools serving 636 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Missouri. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 562 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Scott County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,688 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 35.0% local, 44.7% state, and 20.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $60,541 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #265 of 433 in Missouri against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 281:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.9% White, 2.5% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Chaffee Elem. accounts for 52.1% of all CHAFFEE R-II student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CHAFFEE R-II-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CHAFFEE R-II student-counselor ratio is 281:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CHAFFEE R-II is typically wider than the CHAFFEE R-II-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CHAFFEE R-II chronic absenteeism rate is 20.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within CHAFFEE R-II is typically wider than the CHAFFEE R-II-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.3%
Federal
44.7%
State
35.0%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
265 / 433
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Scott County county, where this district is located.

$691
Studio/mo
$709
1 BR/mo
$930
2 BR/mo
$1,145
3 BR/mo
$1,231
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$60,541
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in CHAFFEE R-II.

White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 2.5%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

281:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.6%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CHAFFEE R-II

School Enrollment
Chaffee Elem.
293
Chaffee Jr.-Sr. High
269

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CHAFFEE R-II?

CHAFFEE R-II has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 636 students.

How much does CHAFFEE R-II spend per student?

CHAFFEE R-II spends $10,688 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #265 in Missouri.

What is the average teacher salary in CHAFFEE R-II?

The average teacher salary in CHAFFEE R-II is $60,541 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CHAFFEE R-II?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Scott County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CHAFFEE R-II?

CHAFFEE R-II students are 94.9% White, 2.5% African American, 0.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CHAFFEE R-II?

CHAFFEE R-II has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #265 out of 433 districts in Missouri. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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