Below Average
#1938 of 2,221 schools in MO
Chilhowee Elem.
Elementary School · Chilhowee R-iv · Chilhowee, MO
A Chilhowee R-iv elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
101 SW STATE ROUTE 2, Chilhowee, MO 64733
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chilhowee Elem. score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chilhowee Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average361/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,250
Median home value
$197,300
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64733; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Chilhowee R-iv
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chilhowee Elem. is listed in CHILHOWEE R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chilhowee Elem.
Chilhowee Elem. is a public elementary school in Chilhowee, MO, part of Chilhowee R-iv, serving approximately 65 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,938 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chilhowee Elem.
What grades does Chilhowee Elem. serve?
Chilhowee Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Chilhowee Elem.?
Chilhowee Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Chilhowee Elem. is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chilhowee Elem. rank in MO?
Chilhowee Elem. ranks #1,938 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Chilhowee Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Chilhowee Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chilhowee Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chilhowee Elem. has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chilhowee Elem. a charter school?
No, Chilhowee Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chilhowee Elem. a Title I school?
No, Chilhowee Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chilhowee Elem.?
41.5% of students at Chilhowee Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (660) 678-4511
- Area population (ZIP 64733)
- 1,112
- Area average commute
- 40.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64733; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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