Enrollment
354
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chillicothe, MO
Chillicothe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290876002815
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chillicothe Middle has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, MO.
School address
District: Chillicothe R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290876002815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chillicothe Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chillicothe Middle
Chillicothe Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Chillicothe, Missouri, enrolling 354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.6% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 543 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 177 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chillicothe R-Ii also operates Chillicothe High (563 students) and Chillicothe Elem (327 students) alongside Chillicothe Middle.
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 Chillicothe Middle compares
Chillicothe Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 23% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,728
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 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 87.9%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Chillicothe Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chillicothe R-Ii, which includes Chillicothe Middle.
$10,728
Per student
-17%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 29.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 Chillicothe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Field Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dewey Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle 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 (~354 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe Middle
How many students attend Chillicothe Middle?
Chillicothe Middle has 354 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chillicothe, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Middle is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chillicothe Middle?
35.6% of students at Chillicothe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillicothe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe Middle is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe Middle?
Chillicothe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Chillicothe Middle rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe on the city page.
Is Chillicothe Middle a good school?
Chillicothe Middle earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Chillicothe R-Ii?
Besides Chillicothe Middle, Chillicothe R-Ii also operates Chillicothe High (563 students), Chillicothe Elem (327 students), and Field Elem. (252 students). See the Chillicothe R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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