- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Chilhowee Elem. shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 290873000256 · Chilhowee, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 8:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowee High (79 students)
Chilhowee Elem. shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.7 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Chilhowee Elem. compares
Chilhowee Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Chilhowee R-Iv reports $13,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~56 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.