- Enrollment
- 43
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chillicothe, MO
Verelle Peniston School
Federal NCES profile for Verelle Peniston School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 290002203055
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Verelle Peniston School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Missouri.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Verelle Peniston School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Verelle Peniston School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Chillicothe, MO.
School address
District: Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Missouri
NCES ID 290002203055 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Verelle Peniston School shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-1 students YoY 290002203055 · Chillicothe, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 5:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M Davis School (43 students)
Verelle Peniston School shrank from 16 students in 2022-23 to 15 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 3.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Verelle Peniston School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M Davis
Helen M Davis School
43 students
- Shady Grove Sc
Shady Grove School
39 students
- Mapaville Scho
Mapaville School
37 students
- Greene Valley
Greene Valley School
35 students
- Maple Valley S
Maple Valley School
35 students
- This school 15
Verelle Peniston School
15 students
What this shows Verelle Peniston School reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Verelle Peniston School compares
Verelle Peniston School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5:1 | ▼ 61% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 59% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
5:1
students per teacher
- 61% below state mean
Top 3% in Missouri - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Verelle Peniston School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
How Verelle Peniston School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M Davis School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Grove School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapaville School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greene Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Verelle Peniston School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 39
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 37
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~15 students)
Frequently asked questions about Verelle Peniston School
How many students attend Verelle Peniston School?
Verelle Peniston School has 15 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Chillicothe, MO. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 15 (2023-24), down 1.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verelle Peniston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verelle Peniston School is 5:1, which is 61% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 68% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Verelle Peniston School?
18.8% of students at Verelle Peniston School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Verelle Peniston School?
The largest demographic group at Verelle Peniston School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Verelle Peniston School?
Verelle Peniston School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Verelle Peniston School rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Verelle Peniston School ranks #6 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 Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled?
Besides Verelle Peniston School, Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled also operates Helen M Davis School (43 students), Shady Grove School (39 students), and Mapaville School (37 students). See the Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled district page for the complete list.