Serving 56 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Chilhowee Elementary serves the entire district of Chilhowee, MO, encompassing an area of 59.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.3 miles away.
- 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
School Overview
Chilhowee Elementary School's student population of 56 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Chilhowee Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chilhowee Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1834 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
95%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chilhowee Elementary School's ranking?
Chilhowee Elementary School is ranked #1834 out of 2,076 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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?
56 students attend Chilhowee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chilhowee Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chilhowee Elementary School?
Chilhowee Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Chilhowee Elementary School offer ?
Chilhowee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chilhowee Elementary School part of?
Chilhowee Elementary School is part of Chilhowee R-IV School District.
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