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#479 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 22% in state

Field Elem.

Elementary School · Chillicothe R-ii · Chillicothe, MO

A Chillicothe R-ii elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1100 OAK, Chillicothe, MO 64601

  • Math 59% vs MO 47% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs MO 46% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2024 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.1% (2024 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 MAP)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$11,446
Chronic Absenteeism5%

Students at Field Elem. score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 MAP)
School
State
47%(2024 MAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 MAP)
School
State
46%(2024 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 30 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Field 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bishop Hogan Memorial SchoolPrivate · tuition4.9K–80.2 mi125Compare →
Verelle Peniston SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.0 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chillicothe R-ii

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 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

Field Elem. is listed in CHILLICOTHE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Field Elem.

Field Elem. is a public elementary school in Chillicothe, MO, part of Chillicothe R-ii, serving approximately 240 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #479 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Field Elem.

What grades does Field Elem. serve?

Field Elem. serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.

How many students attend Field Elem.?

Field Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Field Elem. is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Field Elem. rank in MO?

Field Elem. ranks #479 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Field Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Field Elem. 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 Field Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Field Elem. has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Field Elem. a charter school?

No, Field Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Field Elem. a Title I school?

No, Field Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Field Elem.?

48.8% of students at Field 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
2nd – 3rd
Enrollment
240
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Livingston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.0%
Area population (ZIP 64601)
12,110
Area average commute
17.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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