Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Attendance Zone: Dewey Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Chillicothe, MO, covering approximately 296.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone edge being 9.6 miles and the furthest edge at 15.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (23-24)
332 students
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
68%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Chillicothe Elementary School?
332 students attend Chillicothe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Chillicothe Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Chillicothe Elementary School offer ?
Chillicothe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chillicothe Elementary School part of?
Chillicothe Elementary School is part of Chillicothe R-II School District.
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