- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, OH
Chillicothe Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390437400285
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 572
- students enrolled
Chillicothe Primary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Primary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH.
School address
District: Chillicothe City · Ohio
NCES ID 390437400285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Chillicothe Primary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 390437400285 · Chillicothe, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 21.2:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Chillicothe High School (795 students)
Chillicothe Primary School held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Chillicothe Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chillicothe Hi
Chillicothe High School
795 students
- Chillicothe In
Chillicothe Intermediate School
719 students
- This school
Chillicothe Primary School
572 students
- Chillicothe Mi
Chillicothe Middle School
404 students
- Mt. Logan Earl 99
Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center
99 students
What this shows Chillicothe Primary School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillicothe Primary School compares
Chillicothe Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Ohio - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$14,203
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Two or More 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Chillicothe Primary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chillicothe City reports $14,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chillicothe Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Chillicothe
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Chillicothe Intermediate School
Standard public school
719 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Huntington Elementary School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Zane Trace Middle School
Standard public school
392 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Huntington Middle School
Standard public school
313 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe Primary School
How many students attend Chillicothe Primary School?
Chillicothe Primary School has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, OH. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Primary School is 21.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillicothe Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe Primary School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe Primary School?
Chillicothe Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chillicothe Primary School rank among elementary schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Primary School ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Chillicothe, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chillicothe on the city page.
What other schools are in Chillicothe City?
Besides Chillicothe Primary School, Chillicothe City also operates Chillicothe High School (795 students), Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students), and Chillicothe Middle School (404 students). See the Chillicothe City district page for the complete list.