Serving 113 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Chillicothe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
113 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
53%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Chillicothe Elementary School?
113 students attend Chillicothe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Chillicothe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chillicothe Elementary School?
Chillicothe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chillicothe Elementary School offer ?
Chillicothe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Chillicothe Elementary School part of?
Chillicothe Elementary School is part of Chillicothe Independent School District.
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