Very Good
#478 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 22% in state
Dewey Elementary
Elementary School · Chillicothe R-ii · Chillicothe, MO
A Chillicothe R-ii elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
905 Dickinson Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601
- Math 60% vs MO 48% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs MO 47% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dewey Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 57% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dewey Elementary 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,107/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chillicothe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,804
Median home value
$145,000
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verelle Peniston SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Bishop Hogan Memorial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chillicothe R-ii
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dewey Elementary is listed in CHILLICOTHE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dewey Elementary
Dewey Elementary is a public elementary school in Chillicothe, MO, part of Chillicothe R-ii, serving approximately 254 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #478 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dewey Elementary
What grades does Dewey Elementary serve?
Dewey Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Dewey Elementary?
Dewey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dewey Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dewey Elementary rank in MO?
Dewey Elementary ranks #478 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Dewey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dewey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dewey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dewey Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dewey Elementary a charter school?
No, Dewey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dewey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dewey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dewey Elementary?
44.9% of students at Dewey Elementary 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (660) 646-4255
- Area population (ZIP 64601)
- 12,110
- Area average commute
- 17.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 64601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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