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Verelle Peniston School
School · MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
1530 CLAY ST, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
15
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Verelle Peniston School
Verelle Peniston School is a public school in Chillicothe, MO, part of the MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED. The school serves approximately 15 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1. Students demonstrate 25% proficiency in math and 25% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $58,804, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote town setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 15 students, Verelle Peniston School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Verelle Peniston School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Address
- 1530 CLAY ST, Chillicothe, MO 64601
- Phone
- (660) 646-4215
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has remained stable from 25% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
1530 CLAY ST, Chillicothe, MO 64601
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Verelle Peniston School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LAREDO ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 17.3 miles away, in nearby Laredo). Another option is DEWEY ELEMENTARY (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away). Additionally, MEADVILLE HIGH (rated 8.5/10, 13.8 miles away, in nearby Meadville). For more schools in Chillicothe, see our Chillicothe schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHILLICOTHE MIDDLE Chillicothe | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| DEWEY ELEMENTARY Chillicothe | 0.4 mi | 8.5 |
| BISHOP HOGAN MEMORIAL SCHOOL Chillicothe | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| FIELD ELEM. Chillicothe | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| CHILLICOTHE HIGH Chillicothe | 2.1 mi | 6.6 |
| CHILLICOTHE ELEM Chillicothe | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| LIVINGSTON CO. ELEM. Chula | 9.8 mi | 5.0 |
| SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 EL Ludlow | 10.6 mi | 5.0 |
| SOUTHWEST LIVINGSTON CO R-1 HS Ludlow | 10.6 mi | 4.4 |
| TINA-AVALON ELEM. Tina | 14.9 mi | 7.1 |
| TINA-AVALON HIGH Tina | 14.9 mi | 7.3 |
| BRECKENRIDGE ELEM. Breckenridge | 13.1 mi | 5.0 |
| BRECKENRIDGE HIGH Breckenridge | 13.1 mi | — |
| MEADOW VIEW SCHOOL Jamesport | 15.0 mi | — |
| PLEASANT VIEW ELEM. Trenton | 17.6 mi | 4.8 |
| HICKORY HILL SCHOOL Jamesport | 14.6 mi | — |
| HICKORY HILL Jamesport | 14.6 mi | — |
| LAREDO ELEM. Laredo | 17.3 mi | 8.8 |
| MEADVILLE ELEM. Meadville | 13.8 mi | 2.3 |
| MEADVILLE HIGH Meadville | 13.8 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 64601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,804
Median Home Value
$145,000
Median Rent
$756/mo
Population
12,110
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
65.8%
Avg Commute
17.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
40.1
Community Profile
The community surrounding Verelle Peniston School has a median household income of $58,804. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $145,000, with a median rent of $756/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.6%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 17 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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| CEDAR RIDGE SCHOOL Nevada, MO | — |
| COLLEGE VIEW SCHOOL Joplin, MO | — |
| CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOL Dexter, MO | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Verelle Peniston School
What grades does Verelle Peniston School serve?
Verelle Peniston School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Verelle Peniston School?
Verelle Peniston School has an enrollment of approximately 15 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verelle Peniston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verelle Peniston School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Verelle Peniston School?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Verelle Peniston School has 25.0% math proficiency and 25.0% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Verelle Peniston School a charter school?
No, Verelle Peniston School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verelle Peniston School a Title I school?
No, Verelle Peniston School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verelle Peniston School?
20.0% of students at Verelle Peniston School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
- City Safety
- Elevated (1,107/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Chillicothe). Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 15
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 20.0%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Livingston County
- Phone
- (660) 646-4215
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED- District Enrollment
- 692
- Schools in District
- 35
Other Schools in This District
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