Enrollment
572
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chillicothe Primary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chillicothe Primary School
Chillicothe Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chillicothe, Ohio, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Chillicothe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students): Chillicothe Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Chillicothe City also operates Chillicothe High School (795 students) and Chillicothe Intermediate School (719 students) alongside Chillicothe Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Chillicothe Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,065
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chillicothe City, which includes Chillicothe Primary School.
$13,065
Per student
-11%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.5%
State 39.5%
Federal 22.0%
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 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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~572 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chillicothe Primary School a good school?
Chillicothe Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Ohio 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 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.
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