Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chilhowee Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chilhowee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Chilhowee Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chilhowee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chilhowee Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1946 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilhowee Elementary School's ranking?
Chilhowee Elementary School is ranked #1946 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Chilhowee Elementary School often compared to?
Chilhowee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Chilhowee Elementary School?
71 students attend Chilhowee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Chilhowee Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chilhowee Elementary School?
Chilhowee Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chilhowee Elementary School offer ?
Chilhowee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chilhowee Elementary School part of?
Chilhowee Elementary School is part of Chilhowee R-IV School District.
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