Enrollment
56
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chilhowee, MO
Chilhowee Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Chilhowee Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290873000256
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilhowee Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chilhowee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilhowee Elem. has class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilhowee Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chilhowee, MO.
School address
District: Chilhowee R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290873000256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilhowee Elem. compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilhowee Elem.
Chilhowee Elem. is a small combined-grade school in Chilhowee, Missouri, enrolling 56 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Chilhowee Elem. is leaner than roughly 91% of Missouri schools and 38% under the state's 12.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Missouri schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 56 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 32 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 56 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Chilhowee R-Iv, also runs Chilhowee High (79 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chilhowee Elem. compares
Chilhowee Elem. on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 38% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 42% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Missouri - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,491
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Chilhowee Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilhowee R-Iv, which includes Chilhowee Elem..
$12,491
Per student
-3%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.9%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chilhowee Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilhowee Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~56 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chilhowee Elem.
How many students attend Chilhowee Elem.?
Chilhowee Elem. has 56 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chilhowee, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee Elem. is 8:1, which is 38% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chilhowee Elem.?
26.8% of students at Chilhowee Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilhowee Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Chilhowee Elem. is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Chilhowee, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilhowee Elem.?
Chilhowee Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chilhowee Elem. rank among public schools in Chilhowee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilhowee Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chilhowee, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Chilhowee on the city page.
Is Chilhowee Elem. a good school?
Chilhowee Elem. earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chilhowee R-Iv?
Besides Chilhowee Elem., Chilhowee R-Iv also operates Chilhowee High (79 students). See the Chilhowee R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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