Enrollment
79
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chilhowee High compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chilhowee High
Chilhowee High is a small combined-grade school in Chilhowee, Missouri, enrolling 79 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 79 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 116 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #102, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 79 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.4% 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 79 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Chilhowee R-Iv, also runs Chilhowee Elem. (56 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 High compares
Chilhowee High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilhowee R-Iv, which includes Chilhowee High.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chilhowee on the city page.
Is Chilhowee High a good school?
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. 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 High, Chilhowee R-Iv also operates Chilhowee Elem. (56 students). See the Chilhowee R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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