- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chilhowee, MO
Chilhowee High
Federal NCES profile for Chilhowee High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290873000257
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chilhowee High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Chilhowee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chilhowee High has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chilhowee High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Chilhowee, MO.
School address
District: Chilhowee R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290873000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Chilhowee High shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 290873000257 · Chilhowee, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 13.2:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowee Elem. (56 students)
Chilhowee High shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
How Chilhowee High compares
Chilhowee High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 28% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Missouri - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.4%
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 79 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, Chilhowee High 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 High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowee Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chilhowee High'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 (~79 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chilhowee High
How many students attend Chilhowee High?
Chilhowee High has 79 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chilhowee, MO. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee High is 13.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chilhowee High?
33.0% of students at Chilhowee High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chilhowee High?
The largest demographic group at Chilhowee High is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Chilhowee, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chilhowee High?
Chilhowee High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 High rank among public schools in Chilhowee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chilhowee High ranks #3 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 High, Chilhowee R-Iv also operates Chilhowee Elem. (56 students). See the Chilhowee R-Iv district page for the complete list.