- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Chillicothe Middle held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 290876002815 · Chillicothe, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Chillicothe High (563 students)
Chillicothe Middle held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Chillicothe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chillicothe Hi
Chillicothe High
563 students
- This school
Chillicothe Middle
354 students
- Chillicothe El
Chillicothe Elem
327 students
- Field Elem.
Field Elem.
252 students
- Dewey Elementa
Dewey Elementary
250 students
What this shows Chillicothe Middle reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillicothe Middle compares
Chillicothe Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,446
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
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.
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
District finance for Chillicothe R-Ii reports $11,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~354 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.