- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chillicothe, MO
Dewey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dewey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290876000259
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dewey Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 39.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dewey Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dewey Elementary ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, MO.
School address
District: Chillicothe R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290876000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dewey Elementary held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 290876000259 · Chillicothe, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Chillicothe High (563 students)
Dewey Elementary held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Dewey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chillicothe Hi
Chillicothe High
563 students
- Chillicothe Mi
Chillicothe Middle
354 students
- Chillicothe El
Chillicothe Elem
327 students
- Field Elem.
Field Elem.
252 students
- This school
Dewey Elementary
250 students
What this shows Dewey Elementary reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dewey Elementary compares
Dewey Elementary 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.6% | ▼ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Dewey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Field Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dewey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dewey Elementary
How many students attend Dewey Elementary?
Dewey Elementary has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chillicothe, MO. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dewey Elementary?
39.6% of students at Dewey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dewey Elementary?
Dewey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Dewey Elementary rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Dewey Elementary ranks #1 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 Dewey Elementary, Chillicothe R-Ii also operates Chillicothe High (563 students), Chillicothe Middle (354 students), and Chillicothe Elem (327 students). See the Chillicothe R-Ii district page for the complete list.